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Tinubu Blames Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger for Nigeria’s Insecurity, Shifts Blame as Citizens Die
President Bola Tinubu has attributed the surge in insecurity across Nigeria to instability in neighbouring Sahel countries, claiming that problems in Burkina Faso,...
CAF Clears Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to Proceed with Joint AFCON 2032 Bid
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has accepted the joint declaration of interest submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to host the...
Russia Vows Continued Military Support for Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali
Russia has pledged to maintain its military backing for the junta-led governments of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, the three countries announced on...
Burkina Faso and Niger Join Mali to Launch Retaliatory Air Campaign Against Rebel Targets
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a military coalition comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has confirmed that its joint force conducted “intense...
Niger and Mali Accuse Neighbouring Countries of Sponsoring Terrorism at Senegal Forum
The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have accused neighbouring countries of sponsoring terrorism, but said they were willing to cooperate on some...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Turn to Russia for Shared Telecom Network
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced plans to develop the Sahel’s first shared telecommunications network, turning to Russia for technical support as...
Niger Revokes Licences of Drivers Who Refused to Deliver Fuel to Mali Amid Jihadist Attacks
Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers after they refused to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali, citing fears...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Formalise New Regional Security Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched a joint regional military force, deepening security cooperation among the three Sahelian states as they...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Retain GIABA Role Despite ECOWAS Exit
The Economic Community of West African States has confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger will continue participating in the Intergovernmental Action Group...
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Launch Regional Investment Bank to Fund Sahel Development
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have jointly launched a new regional investment bank with a capital base of 500 billion CFA francs, equivalent...
Niger Sends 82-Tanker Fuel Convoy to Mali to Ease Critical Shortages
A convoy of 82 fuel tankers from Niamey in Niger arrived in Bamako over the weekend, completing a 21‑day journey covering roughly 1,400...
Mali Hosts Nigerian Defence Chief for Talks on Regional Security
The Nigerian Minister of Defence, Mohamed Badaru Aboubacar, visited Bamako on Wednesday, November 13, for a working visit aimed at strengthening military cooperation...