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Army volunteers killed in Burkina Faso 'terror attack'

Army volunteers killed in Burkina Faso 'terror attack'

The incident triggered a protest among locals who blocked the main highway linking the region to the Togolese border.

Sahel Alliance says split from Ecowas 'irreversible'

Sahel Alliance says split from Ecowas 'irreversible'

Ecowas is due to hold a summit on Sunday where leaders had hoped to find a solution to keep the three countries from leaving.

Mali court rejects plea to release anti-junta group - report

Mali court rejects plea to release anti-junta group - report

The group include former ministers and political figures who had in March called for a return to civilian rule.

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

Türkiye, Niger sign deal to boost cooperation on mining

Türkiye, Niger sign deal to boost cooperation on mining

The two countries agree to co-operate on mineral exploration and exploitation

Beninese anti-French activist Kémi Séba freed in Paris without charges

Beninese anti-French activist Kémi Séba freed in Paris without charges

Séba, who travels on a diplomatic passport issued by Niger, went to France to visit his sick father, according to his lawyer.

Mali's leader Assimi Goïta gets highest military rank

Mali's leader Assimi Goïta gets highest military rank

Five other highly influential colonels of the Malian military junta were also promoted “exceptionally” to the rank of four-star generals.

Beninese anti-French activist Kémi Séba arrested in Paris

Beninese anti-French activist Kémi Séba arrested in Paris

Séba is among critical voices that have been denouncing France's outsized influence in French-speaking West African countries.

Lebanon attacks: Niger, Burkina Faso call for immediate ceasefire

Lebanon attacks: Niger, Burkina Faso call for immediate ceasefire

Niger and Burkina Faso also reaffirm support to the Palestinian cause, saying only a two-state solution could end the cycle of violence.

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.

Sahel alliance to launch TV to 'fight information war'

Sahel alliance to launch TV to 'fight information war'

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced they will launch a joint web-based television to help in the fight against "information war."

Mali, B. Faso, Niger to launch passports under new alliance

Mali, B. Faso, Niger to launch passports under new alliance

Mali says the Alliance of Sahel States comprising itself, Burkina Faso and Niger will introduce new biometric passports to reflect the new union.