China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

It is easy to sway public opinion with soundbites but the debate on foreign aid needs composure and a view towards broader ...

The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

formalised through the Alliance of Sahel States, consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. So, what has been South Africa’s position on these? Coincidentally, the 2020 coup in Mali took place ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having ...

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements aimed at restoring at least 100 million hectares of land, saying that the initiatives would ...

Within ECOWAS, there’s an institution known as the Community Court of Justice. Since 2005, this Court has had jurisdiction to ...

Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to cease operations and for its foreign staff to leave the ...

The country's border security, particularly in the North, remains weak, allowing individuals from neighboring countries such ...

Disinformation campaigns are exploding across Africa, with Russia believed to be the main instigator. DW explains how the ...

The retreat, which comes amid increasing budget pressure and political upheaval in Paris, is another sign that France’s ...