The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have taken delivery of a batch of CS/VP14 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from China’s Norinco, with more apparently on the way. Images shared on social media showed ...

Malian authorities say four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in January in West Africa by the Islamic State group and held captive for months were released late Sunday. The truckers ...

Japan granted Burkina Faso $2.5M for food access under the K-R 2025 project. • Over 425,000 children face acute malnutrition amid ongoing crises. • The aid complements national food security efforts ...

Learn about the major world events and happenings, birthdays, and deaths that took place on August 05. Check what happened ...

Niger's revolution in July 2023 and the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reignited the spirit of sovereignty and Pan-African resistance across the continent. A recent webinar hosted by ...

NGOs in the violence-wracked Sahel region are dangerously caught between military juntas who accuse them of being spies, and jihadists who view them as symbols of Western influence.

The African Development Bank's 2025 Country Focus Report for Burkina Faso, the national version of the African Economic Outlook, was officially launched on 18 July 2025 in Ouagadougou.The ceremony was ...

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are taking steps to create a regional development bank: the Confederation Bank for ...

Russia has signed a nuclear energy cooperation agreement with Niger and fellow members of West Africa's Alliance of Sahel States, deepening Moscow's strategic footprint across the continent. The deal ...

The Tanzanian President has promised a staggering Tsh1 billion reward to be shared among the players and technical bench.

A $15.77 million program supports rural youth with training and startup aid • 65 young entrepreneurs will receive coaching and funding in four regions • The initiative addresses high job vulnerability ...

Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to hold its presidential elections in October 2025. With four candidates excluded, President Alassane Ouattara, 83, who has been in office since 2011, is expected to run for ...