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Chad denies killing civilians in air strikes against militants

Chad denies killing civilians in air strikes against militants

The government said its operations were "organised and disciplined, and scrupulously careful never to target civilians".

Guinea junta leader Doumbouya promoted to army general

Guinea junta leader Doumbouya promoted to army general

Mamadi Doumbouya was awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Colatier, the country's highest distinction.

Sahel crisis: Ghana denies claims of militants setting base in its north

Sahel crisis: Ghana denies claims of militants setting base in its north

In its report, Reuters news agency cited sources who said insurgents were crossing over from Burkina Faso

Great Green Wall: Chad's fortress against the desert

Great Green Wall: Chad's fortress against the desert

The Chadian swathe of the Great Green Wall is a work in progress, helping advance the continental goal of creating 100 million hectares of vegetation by 2030 while stalling the devastating impact of desertification.

Burkina Faso to revoke some foreign firms' mining permits

Burkina Faso to revoke some foreign firms' mining permits

Captain Ibrahim Traore marks two years since seizing power in a coup by insisting on more government control in the mining sector.

Niger accuses France of training, funding terrorist groups in Sahel

Niger accuses France of training, funding terrorist groups in Sahel

Niger describes France's ''hostile acts and any form of support for terrorism'' in the Sahel region.

Niger rejoins regional anti-terror military force

Niger rejoins regional anti-terror military force

The regional force has been fighting insurgents responsible for the death of tens of thousands in recent years.

Burkina Faso junta foils plot to 'destabilise' country

Burkina Faso junta foils plot to 'destabilise' country

The military government says former military head of state Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was behind the alleged plot.

Balarabe: How his lens creates a visual narrative of climate change

Balarabe: How his lens creates a visual narrative of climate change

This Nigerian photographer known for his portraiture has gone beyond his comfort zone to focus his lens on the challenges of life in the Sahel as the effects of climate change kick in.

Flood-hit Niger delays schools reopening

Flood-hit Niger delays schools reopening

The authorities say schools have been destroyed while others are being occupied by those displaced by floods.

Can Hungary become the EU’s key military actor in the Sahel?

Can Hungary become the EU’s key military actor in the Sahel?

PM Orban has pushed for more engagement with the strategic African region and recently pledged to deploy 200 troops in Chad.

Insecurity remains B. Faso's main post-coup challenge

Insecurity remains B. Faso's main post-coup challenge

As Burkina Faso inches closer to the second post-coup anniversary, insecurity remains the West African nation's main challenge.