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Mali kills top militant wanted for deadly ambush on US soldiers

Mali kills top militant wanted for deadly ambush on US soldiers

Abu Huzeifa, alias Higgo, was linked to a 2017 attack in which four American special forces soldiers and four Nigerien soldiers were killed.

Burkina Faso accuses neighbour Côte d'Ivoire of hosting 'destabilisers'

Burkina Faso accuses neighbour Côte d'Ivoire of hosting 'destabilisers'

Relations between the two West African neighbours have turned rocky despite meetings between the defence chiefs of the two countries.

Burkina Faso army massacred hundreds in revenge raid - report

Burkina Faso army massacred hundreds in revenge raid - report

Witnesses and survivors said the killings were believed to have been carried out in retaliation for an attack by militants on a military camp

How the Sahel region’s mineral and energy wealth is being stolen

How the Sahel region’s mineral and energy wealth is being stolen

Despite being the poorest region in the world, the Sahelian zone's mineral-rich subsurface makes it a prized catch for Western foreign companies.

African leaders call for more cooperation in terrorism fight

African leaders call for more cooperation in terrorism fight

African leaders have called for more regional cooperation to combat terrorism during a counter-terrorism summit in Nigeria's capital Abuja.

Protesters in Niger call for US troops exit

Protesters in Niger call for US troops exit

The crowd was heard chanting "Down with American imperialism" and "The people's liberation is on the march".

Niger soldiers killed in ambush by motorbike militants

Niger soldiers killed in ambush by motorbike militants

Three days of national mourning declared after militants attacked the army unit between Teguey and Bankilare.

Sahel violence 'displaces 1.8 million children'

Sahel violence 'displaces 1.8 million children'

At least 1.8 million children have been displaced by violence in the Sahel region, an NGO said on Thursday.

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to create counter-insurgency military force

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to create counter-insurgency military force

The three countries led by juntas have already formed a security alliance after severing military ties with neighbours and Western nations such as France.

Senegal urges joint action to address Sahel insecurity

Senegal urges joint action to address Sahel insecurity

Senegal has called for a concerted effort to address the persistent insecurity challenges in the Sahel region.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso reject ECOWAS demand for one-year exit notice

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso reject ECOWAS demand for one-year exit notice

The three countries, all governed by juntas that came to power through military coups, say they do not intend to wait for one year before their exit from ECOWAS.

Gunmen on motorcycles kill scores in Niger village raid

Gunmen on motorcycles kill scores in Niger village raid

The casualties included self-defence militiamen in the Sunday evening attack, an official said.