Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso face the task of untangling themselves from West Africa's main regional bloc, Ecowas, after officially cutting ties this week. The six-month window to reverse their ...

Russia has increased its military presence in Mali after removing the Wagner Group, replacing them with the new African Corps ...

Türkiye is becoming a key defense partner in Africa, offering affordable and effective support, but it must manage ethical ...

France's posture and tone toward its military ties to West Africa have pivoted from unrelenting to resigned in the first seven months of 2025. This was underscored by a recent comment from a French ...

France’s withdrawal signals the decline of its traditional cultural and political dominance in Francophone Africa. The ...

A picture of Burkina Faso interim president Ibrahim Traore meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin made rounds causing ...

Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a pivotal moment as an American flirtation with isolationism imperils its security. Jihadist ...

Dakar-based research centre says the completed transition from the Wagner paramilitary group to Africa Corps is ...

Russia is expanding its military footprint in Africa’s volatile Sahel region as President Vladimir Putin replaces the Wagner ...

A new report from the Timbuktu Institute sheds light on Russia’s latest move in the Sahel. The transition from the shadowy ...

Qaeda, primarily active in Mali and Burkina Faso, has acquired the capacity to arm low-cost devices. This recent expertise ...