Sahel

Togo Eyes Joining Alliance of Junta-Led Sahel States

Togo appears to be openly courting a new confederation made up of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for whom access to the small nation's port would be a game-changer.

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Jihadist Ambush Kills 11 Soldiers in North Niger

An attack claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists killed 11 soldiers in northern Niger near the Algerian border, local sources and media reported Saturday.

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EU Hands $52-Million Security Package to Ghana

The European Union on Wednesday handed over a 50-million-euro ($52-million) military package intended to bolster Ghanaian security forces, as West Africa faces mounting threats from armed groups and jihadists.

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Morocco Says Arrested 12 Suspected Jihadists

Moroccan authorities said Wednesday they had arrested 12 suspects in a "highly dangerous terror plot" linked to the Islamic State - Sahel Province jihadist group.

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Sahel Countries to Create Joint Anti-Jihadist Force

Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday.

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10 Niger Soldiers Killed in ‘Terrorist Attack’ Near Burkina Faso: Army

Ten soldiers were killed and another seven wounded in a "terrorist attack" in western Niger near the border with Burkina Faso, the army said in its operational bulletin on Wednesday.

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Chad Says Ending Military Cooperation With France

Chad announced that it was ending military cooperation with former colonial power France hours after a visit by French Foreign Minister.

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Three Sahel Military Juntas Sign Satellite Deal With Russia

The military regimes of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a deal to procure telecommunications and surveillance satellite technology from Russia.

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Nigeria, Niger Armies Discuss Security Cooperation

Nigeria's top military commander has met Niger's army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a Sahel jihadist war worsens.

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US Troops Leave Niger Base at Niamey

US troops have completed a withdrawal from their base in Niger's capital of Niamey and will fully depart from Agadez in the north before a September 15 deadline set by the country's military rulers.

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