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Pastoralists in the Sahel are facing increasing challenges due to insecurity and terrorism, particularly related to cattle theft.

The United States is re-engaging with the Alliance of Sahel States to counteract Russian and Chinese influence through economic partnerships.

Algeria and Niger are navigating a delicate diplomatic reset aimed at revitalizing their political and security relations after a period of tension.

Burkina Faso's foreign minister highlights the crucial role of Russian instructors in transforming the nation's military capabilities to address militant threats.

The U.S. government's renewed interest in the Sahel region reflects concerns over the growing influence of Islamist terrorists in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

General Tiani's visit to Algiers marks a significant improvement in diplomatic relations between Niger and Algeria after a period of tension.

Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties as part of a move to centralize power under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's junta.

General Abdourahamane Tiani of Niger concluded a two-day official visit to Algeria, which helped resolve a prolonged diplomatic crisis between the two nations.

Ten civilians, including seven Ghanaians, were killed in a jihadist attack in northern Burkina Faso over the weekend, with the military announcing they repelled the attackers.

The African Sahel region faces intense and widespread tensions that threaten the stability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso due to separatist demands, armed group activities, and smuggling networks, compounded by international competition for influence.

Exiled Malian Imam Mahmoud Dicko has called for an end to the jihadist violence in the Sahel, advocating for a sub-regional solution.

Moscow is enhancing strategic partnerships with Burkina Faso, focusing on military cooperation and counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region, as stated by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The "Um Jaras" International Festival of Desert Cultures returns to Chad after a seven-year hiatus, celebrating the cultural diversity of the Sahel region.

Prof. Chidi Odinkalu claims that Nigeria's insecurity is largely due to failures in foreign policy and weakened regional security alliances.

Sahel countries are enhancing their military capabilities through new satellite surveillance partnerships, particularly with Russia, following strained relations with Western militaries.

The massacre of 15 truck drivers in Mali by militants from JNIM raises questions about international justice in the Sahel region.

João Cravinho, the EU's special representative for the Sahel region, advocates for a shift in Europe's policy towards Africa during an interview.

The EU's Special Envoy for the Sahel region, João Cravinho, urges Europe to rethink its strategy toward African nations, emphasizing collaboration despite governance issues and concerns over Russian influence.

The African Sahel region is facing rapid climate changes that have led to severe resource scarcity and conflict among communities.

A week after the attack on Niamey International Airport, Niger's Transport Minister visited the site to assess security measures, as the Islamic State in the Sahel released its account of the events.

In parts of Germany, a rare natural phenomenon known as 'blood snow' may soon occur, which is harmless and caused by Sahara dust mixing with precipitation, according to meteorologists.

Russia's UN envoy accused Ukraine of supplying weapons and training to militants in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, during a UN Security Council meeting.

The UN's Alexandre Zouev stated that the Islamic State's threat is increasing and is particularly urgent in West Africa and the Sahel region.

The United Nations warns of a steady increase in the threat posed by ISIS since mid-2025, describing it as becoming more complex and widespread, particularly in West Africa and the Sahel region, as well as continuing attacks in Iraq and Syria.

US envoy Nick Checker visited Mali to promote renewed economic and security cooperation between the U.S. and Mali amid ongoing regional challenges in the Sahel.

The Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger on January 28, 2026, claimed by the Islamic State in the Sahel, and stated that it was repelled thanks to joint efforts by Africa Corps and Nigerien armed forces.

The U.S. Africa Command has designated Nigeria as a crucial partner in the fight against ISIS and Al-Qaeda threats in West Africa and the Sahel.

The United States Africa Command has named Nigeria an essential ally in combating the threats posed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda, as violence from these extremist groups spreads in the Sahel region.

The article discusses the U.S. diplomatic approach towards the junta-led Sahel states and suggests it may convey a troubling message of tolerating negative behavior in the region.

Moscow condemned a terrorist attack on Niger's main international airport and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting security efforts against jihadist insurgents in the Sahel region.

The Malian army announced that air operations by the Sahel coalition forces in late January resulted in the deaths of dozens of ISIS-affiliated militants in the Menaka region of northeastern Mali.

The Islamic State group in the Sahel has released a video allegedly filmed during the attack on Niamey's international airport, claiming responsibility for the assault that resulted in 20 fatalities according to Nigerien authorities.

In Mali, the army claims to have killed more than twenty terrorists near Ménaka in airstrikes targeting jihadists from the Sahel branch of the Islamic State along the Niger border after a deadly ambush on Malians and their Russian auxiliaries.

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claims that France is planning to destabilize undesirable governments in Africa, particularly in the Sahel, through 'neocolonial coups'.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have collaborated on a musical comedy, 'A Sahel Vigil', to address security challenges and promote social cohesion through art.

The Alliance of Sahel States has criticized the US for its military operation in Venezuela aimed at capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling it a violation of international law.

The attack highlights the escalating violence in the Sahel and the challenges faced by military regimes in controlling extremists.

The article explores the differences between Latin American and African immigration to Spain, the dangers associated with West African migration to the Canary Islands, factors affecting rescue operations in the Atlantic Ocean, risks faced by Sahel residents in perilous sea crossings, and the impact of Spanish immigration policy on reducing fatalities.

The Nigerian government reported that US-backed air strikes targeted Islamic State group fighters attempting to cross into Nigeria from the Sahel region.