Morocco’s strategic role in promoting stability in the Sahel is central to tackling transnational threats, with initiatives ...
The World Bank’s latest policy note explores how Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) can be strengthened in conflict-prone areas ...
China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.
Says Withdrawal Disrupts Intelligence Sharing, Counterterrorism Efforts ABUJA – Conference of Civil Societies and Centre for Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO) has expressed concern over the ...
At least 10 soldiers were killed by armed assailants in an ambush in western Nigeria, near Burkina Faso's border. The attack ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali ...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 with the aim of promoting economic integration ...
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, has become the first recipient of the new Alliance of Sahel ...
ECOWAS officially confirmed the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the organization. These three nations, now ...
Burkina Faso produced about 67 tonnes of gold in 2021. Since then, production has steadily declined due to security challenges. Despite new projects, the future of the gold sector remains uncertain.
The Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, are officially leaving the regional economic bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday, after 50 years.