Libya
Young Libyans gear up for their first ever election
Young Libyans have mobilized for Saturday's municipal elections, the first time many will vote in the fractured North
Niger
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Nigeria
Severe floods hitting most vulnerable in Sahel and Lake Chad region
According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) recent floods in northeast Nigeria have displaced at least 50,000 people from
Burkina Fasso
Senior officials meet in Bamako to ‘operationalize’ Sahel States Confederation
Senior officials from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in Bamako on late last week to lay the groundwork for
Niger
Niger flood death toll rises to 273 as historic mosque is also destroyed
According to local media reporting, heavy rains impacting Niger since June have now killed 273 and affected more than 700,
Algeria
NGO: Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year
According to Niamey-based NGO Alarme Phone Sahara, Algeria has turned back nearly 20,000 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa to neighboring
Opinion
Sahel: One of the world's fastest-growing humanitarian crises
The Sahel is one of Africa’s largest semi-arid regions that includes the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger,
Mali
West African juntas write to UN about alleged Ukrainian support for rebels.
The military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have accused Ukraine of supporting rebel groups in the Sahel region,
Mali
Mali expels Swedish ambassador over “hostile” comment
Mali's foreign ministry said Friday that Sweden's ambassador to Bamako, Kristina Kuhnel, must leave the country
Russia
Russia says it is working to free Niger hostages
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Friday it is actively working to secure the release of two geologists who were
Niger
Niger: Al Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russian hostages
An al Qaeda affiliate in West Africa's Sahel region has taken two Russians hostage in Niger, according to
Sahel
Sahel states to form confederation and parliament
Mali’s Transitional President, Colonel Malik Diaw repeated the intention of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to form a confederation,
Niger
Realignment in the Sahel: Turkey and Niger forge closer ties
Turkey and Niger have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, mining, intelligence, and defence, after a visit by senior Turkish
Niger
Jail break in Niger: Some inmates recaptured after escape from prison holding jihadist militants
Niger's army has recaptured “a large number” of detainees who escaped last week from the high-security Koutoukale prison,