Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits
With France fast losing its influence in west Africa’s Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum? The Sahel region covers 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon ...
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Emerging Trends in US Security Engagements in West Africa
nited States security engagements in West Africa cannot be understood without consideration of regional geopolitical challenges spanning political instability, climate change, humanitarian and food ...
Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
CNN14d
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
About 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia, according to Ukrainian officials and Western intelligence reports, which say around 4,000 those troops have been killed or injured.
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North Korean Troops Withdraw From Russia's Frontline After Heavy Losses, Officials Say
Ukrainian troops then crossed the Russian border in August in a shock incursion into the region of Kursk, seizing around 500 sq miles. It’s thought North Korea subsequently offered up its troops ...
Africa Check14d
No, video does not show Nigerians in Niger protesting Nigeria’s approval of a French military base
demanded the withdrawal of French troops in August 2023, citing dissatisfaction with France’s role in the Sahel region. In September 2023, following their military coups, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso ...
BBC14d
Ukraine says North Koreans may have pulled out of front line
Ukrainian special forces fighting in Russia's western Kursk region have told the BBC they have not seen any North Korean troops there for the past three weeks. A spokesman said it was likely they ...
The Nation Newspaper14d
Troops kill 358 terrorists, arrest 431 criminals In January
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops on internal security operations killed 358 terrorists, arrested 431 suspected terrorists and rescued 249 kidnap victims in January. The Director of ...
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ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday. The previously announced withdrawal ...
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ECOWAS pledges to 'keep door open' after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
ABUJA, Nigeria — (AP) — The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday. The ...