Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, three former French colonies in Africa's Sahel region that experienced military coups from 2020 to 2023, are forming a 5,000-strong "unified force" to combat jihadist violence, officials announced on Tuesday. Niger's Defense Minister Salifou Mody confirmed the imminent readiness of the force, equipped with aerial, ground, and intelligence capabilities, during a televised interview. This collaboration follows the nations' 2022 establishment of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), distancing themselves from France.
In his initial diplomatic engagements, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who assumed office yesterday, is slated to discuss
A communications hub has been set up in Cairo to address potential issues before they escalate and jeopardize the fragile
Algeria's defense ministry announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States to enhance
French authorities arrested Algerian influencer Rafik M. on Wednesday, escalating tensions with Algeria, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said. Rafik M.
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