Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits
China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.
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Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's New Plan to Tackle Extremist Violence Is Likely to Fail [analysis]
The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one ...
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 ...
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What’s ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali ...
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Thousands of followers of a Sufi Muslim brotherhood celebrate a sacred date in Senegal
Prayers and melodic chants reverberated across Dakar’s Yoff neighborhood as thousands of followers from the Layene ...
Burkina Faso's nature reserves are worth protecting—but people have to be part of the plan
Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands.
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Burkina Faso exits regional bloc to form new alliance
Burkina Faso is leaving the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to join counterterrorism forces with Niger and Mali. The junta ...
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Le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger créent une « force unifiée » composée de 5 000 soldats
Le Mali, le Burkina Faso et le Niger créent une « force unifiée » composée de 5 000 soldats Ces trois pays du Sahel dirigés par des militaires ont formé, fin 2023, l’Alliance des États ...
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Burkina Faso junta has not paid off country’s debt, doesn’t control resources
Experts dubbed those countries a “coup belt.” Among others, that belt includes Burkina Faso. Russia and the juntas frame the anti-West glissade as a start of decolonization processes leading ...
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West Africa’s junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint force as extremist violence spikes
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A mural reading " remain vigilant and mobilised” is seen in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Wednesday March 1 ...
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Le Niger, le Burkina Faso et le Mali créent une armée unifiée de 5 000 soldats
Une "force unifiée" de 5 000 soldats issus des armées du Niger, du Burkina Faso et du Mali, trois pays sahéliens gouvernés par des juntes militaires, va voir le jour dans les prochaines ...
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Médias : L’Économiste du Faso magnifie l’excellence burkinabè en récompensant 13 personnalités
Lancé en 2014 pour récompenser la personnalité de l’année, le prix décerné par L’Économiste du Faso a évolué en 2025 en une véritable cérémonie de distinction, mettant à l’honneur des acteurs de ...