Sahel and Connected States
1 articleSahel and Connected States groups the countries whose political, economic and security dynamics link the Sahel to North Africa, Atlantic trade routes and neighboring West and Central African systems. The desk connects state institutions with mining, agriculture, energy, transport corridors, migration and cross-border security. Each country remains a separate tag, while this parent provides the wider frame for relationships that extend beyond the conventional geographic core of the Sahel.
Mali Army Targets Armed Groups in Airstrikes Near Mopti and Dioula
The Malian army reports it has carried out airstrikes on armed group gatherings near Mopti and Dioula, claiming to have killed several fighters and destroyed military equipment. The operation highlights ongoing security challenges in central Mali.