Kidnappings of foreign nationals are rising fast across parts of Africa’s Sahel, especially in Mali and Continue Reading Full Article KIDNAPPING INCIDENTS WHY Sahel kidnappings of foreigners surged in 2025 Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability . Civil Society WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis . challenge Russia-backed security in the Sahel .

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ACLED data shows more abductions in Mali and Niger as JNIM targets tourists and mining workers WHY Sahel Justice & Crime Coordinated attacks in Mali challenge Russia-backed security in the Sahel Russia’s Sahel death marks a major escalation in Mali’s widening conflict WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel

Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability Coordinated attacks in Mali challenge Russia-backed security in the Sahel . Civil Society WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis Sadio Camara’s death marks a major

The U.S. has expanded travel restrictions affecting Nigeria, Sahel states, and others, citing security Under a new presidential proclamation issued on December 16, 2025, countries linked to the Alliance of Sahel Expands Travel Restrictions to Nigeria, Sahel States By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Under a new presidential proclamation issued on December 16, 2025, countries linked to the Alliance of Sahel

surge in attacks by groups linked to Islamic State and al Qaeda, particularly in regions such as the Sahel Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe emphasized the disproportionate impact on the Sahel, noting the increasing Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, pointed out that the Sahel alone accounts of 1,500 French troops from Niger last year marked a significant shift in the West’s strategy in the Sahel ADVERTISEMENT Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe emphasized the disproportionate impact on the Sahel

Key Western Ally in the Sahel Chad, an oil-producing nation, is the first of several coup-hit states in West and Central Africa's Sahel region to attempt a return to constitutional rule through elections in Chad's political journey, highlighting the ongoing complexities and geopolitical dynamics in the Sahel Key Western Ally in the Sahel Chad, an oil-producing nation, is the first of several coup-hit states in West and Central Africa's Sahel region to attempt a return to constitutional rule through elections

Regionally, Camara’s killing adds further pressure to the wider Sahel security crisis. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are all led by military governments and have formed the Alliance of Sahel Continue Reading Full Article CIVIL SOCIETY WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability . Justice & Crime Popular Today Kidnapping Incidents WHY Sahel kidnappings of foreigners surged in 2025

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“This sets a dangerous precedent not just for Mali, but for the entire Sahel.” Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability . Justice & Crime WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis . Civil Society WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis . challenge Russia-backed security in the Sahel .

Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability . Civil Society WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis . Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability Coordinated attacks in Mali challenge Russia-backed security in the Sahel . Civil Society WHY Mali Defence Minister’s Killing Deepens Sahel Crisis Sadio Camara’s death marks a major

Bigirimana Jean’s new book argues for African political union as Sahel shifts and Burundi holds the AU book was published on March 13, 2026 by Les Éditions du Net and examines geopolitical changes in the Sahel The work also frames the Alliance of Sahel States as part of a broader sovereignty debate now shaping The source links that framework to current debates around the Sahel and the future of African-led security The work also frames the Alliance of Sahel States as part of a broader sovereignty debate now shaping