Despite being rich in natural resources, the Sahel region of Africa remains mired in extreme poverty, political instability ...

Welcome to The Sahel, the region directly below the Sahara that stretches from Africa’s west coast to its east. It is a region that millions are desperate to escape (or already have done), where ...

The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses ...

In recent months, six African countries have asked France to withdraw their troops, significantly curtailing France’s ...

BY FOLAWIYO KAREEM OLAJOKU The recent expulsion of French troops from West African countries, including Mali, Burkina ...

Jihadist messaging signals possible conflict between two ascending forces in the central Sahel Charlie Werb \| December 27, ...

Will the Alliance of Sahel States quell their struggles with Islamist militants, and ask their Russian security guests to ...

In his first term, Donald Trump denigrated African nations, but leaders there are hopeful his return will bring more ...

As France 39;s economic woes deepen, it is maneuvering actively behind the scenes, lobbying West Africa 39;s democratic leaders, to restore civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger .

Ivory Coast announced on Tuesday that French troops will begin withdrawing in January as part of a shift towards strengthening its own military forces. This move follows broader trends across West ...