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January 15, 2026

January 7, 2026
Niger, Sahel

Africa in Focus 2026 Sporting Triumphs Security Challenges and Cultural Vibrancy.

Africa Unfolds: Triumphs, Challenges, and a Vibrant Future in 2026 As 2026 gets underway, Africa continues to paint a compelling picture, showcasing a dynamic blend of achievements, enduring resilience,...

January 6, 2026
Niger, Sahel

Mali Enforces Visa Restrictions on Americans Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions.

Mali-US Tensions Spark Diplomatic Moves Amid Regional Dynamics and Conservation Hope A significant diplomatic shift is underway as Mali recently enacted a reciprocal visa regime for American citizens. This...

January 5, 2026
Niger, Sahel

Deadly Raid in Niger State Nigeria Kills Over 30 and Sparks Crisis.

Deadly Attack in Niger State Deepens Nigeria’s Security Crisis A brutal assault on Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger State, Nigeria, left over 30 people dead and several others abducted on...

January 5, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Mali and Burkina Faso Ban US Citizens Amid Rising Sahel Security Threats.

Mali and Burkina Faso Tighten Borders Amid Rising Regional Tensions and Jihadist Threats The Sahel region is definitely on edge, isn’t it? Mali and Burkina Faso recently took a...

January 4, 2026
Mali, Sahel

West African Sahel Faces Turbulence as Burkina Faso Mali and Niger Exit ECOWAS.

West African Sahel Faces New Turbulence as Three Nations Exit ECOWAS Amid Diplomatic Strains and Regional Challenges A seismic shift just rocked West Africa’s Sahel region. Burkina Faso, Mali,...

January 1, 2026
Mali, Sahel

Mali Niger and Burkina Faso Form Alliance Amid Sahel Tensions and Travel Bans.

The Sahel’s New Alliance: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Chart Their Own Course Amidst Rising Tensions In a significant shift for West Africa’s volatile Sahel region, Mali, Niger, and Burkina...

December 31, 2025
Mali, Sahel

Burkina Faso and Mali Ban US Nationals Amid Military Offensive on Extremists.

Burkina Faso and Mali Escalate Tensions with US Amid Intensified Military Actions Against Radical Groups In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions in West Africa, the military-led governments of...

December 31, 2025
Niger, Sahel

Africa Faces Tumultuous 2025 as Politics and Sport Shape Its Future.

Africa’s Year of Tumult and Triumph: Politics and Sport Reshape the Continent As 2025 drew to a close, Africa found itself at a profound and complex crossroads, navigating intricate...

December 30, 2025
Mali, Sahel

Sahel Region Faces Rising Militancy Political Upheaval and Press Freedom Challenges.

The Sahel’s Storm: Militancy, Instability, and a Squeeze on Freedom The Sahel region, a vast and vibrant stretch of Africa, is currently caught in a fierce storm. Militant violence,...

December 30, 2025
Niger, Sahel

US Nigeria Military Collaboration Intensifies Against Islamist Militants in Sahel.

US, Nigeria Collaborate to Combat Islamist Militants in the Sahel and Northwest Nigeria Late December 2025 saw a critical shift in how Nigeria and the wider Sahel region are...