Tag: Sahel
Paris seeks support from Algiers on the Sahel
A light armored vehicle is loaded onto an aircraft, as part of the withdrawal of French troops from their last bases in Mali, June 28, 2022. STAFF OF THE ARMED…
Parade of July 14: a first for the Reaper drone, hunter of jihadists in the Sahel
This American-designed aircraft has equipped the French army in the Sahel since 2014. It closed the air parade for the first time. As always on July 14, Parisians had their…
France prepares its new strategy in the Sahel
by John Irish PARIS, July 13 (Reuters) – French Foreign Affairs and Armed Forces ministers will travel to Niger on Thursday and Friday to redraw France’s strategy in the Sahel…
“French policy in the Sahel suffers from a lack of public consultation”
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The UN is reducing rations for refugees in Africa’s Sahel amid “alarming” food insecurity.
The UN humanitarian agency (OCHA) estimates that some 18 million people will face severe food insecurity over the next three months in the arid belt that stretches across Africa below…
In the Sahel, Paris fails to counter Russian propaganda
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Sahel: Niger calls on France and Europe to “take more risks” in their operations
Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum calls on French and European leaders to “take more risks and not be haunted by lossesto ensure the success of their military operations in the Sahel,…
The Malian junta announces the withdrawal of Mali from the G5 Sahel
BAMAKO, May 15 (Reuters) – The Malian army announced on Sunday the country’s withdrawal from the G5 Sahel, a military alliance of five West African countries formed in 2017 to…
Defense Mali withdraws from the regional organization G5 Sahel
Mali announced Sunday evening its withdrawal from the G5 Sahel and its anti-jihadist military force to protest against its refusal to assume the presidency of this regional organization formed with…
Sahel Mali: the junta “denounces” the defense agreements with France
The junta in power in Mali announced Monday evening to denounce the defense agreements with France and its European partners, castigating the “flagrant attacks” on the part of the French…
The European Union stops its military training in Mali, but remains in the Sahel
The European Union (EU) decided on Monday 11 April to“stop” its military education and training missions in Mali, but will remain in the Sahel and deploy to neighboring countries, EU…
“The G5 Sahel has lead in the wing”
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum at the presidential palace in Niamey on October 6, 2021. VINCENT FOURNIER/JA/REA Mohamed Bazoum was invested a year ago, on April 2, 2021, as President of…