π Sahel sees drop in terror attacks, but remains global epicenter of extremism 01:24 Alliance of Sahel States Sahel sees drop in terror attacks, but remains global epicenter of extremism The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing ...
π West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region 01:10 ECOWAS West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
π Ghana, EU sign first pact to counter West Africa's growing insecurity 00:09 Ghana Ghana, EU sign first pact to counter West Africa's growing insecurity
π Sahel accounts for nearly half of all terror-related deaths: report 01:17 sahel Sahel accounts for nearly half of all terror-related deaths: report
π At least 38 civilians killed in Burkina Faso in wave of JNIM attacks Burkina Faso At least 38 civilians killed in Burkina Faso in wave of JNIM attacks
π Mali: Exiled Imam calls for peace in Sahel region 00:51 Mali Mali: Exiled Imam calls for peace in Sahel region
π Chad's Amdjarass hosts major international Saharan culture festival 02:19 Chad Chad's Amdjarass hosts major international Saharan culture festival
π Niger's leader says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack 01:04 Niger Niger's leader says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack
π Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of backing airport attackers 01:24 Niger Niger junta accuses France, Benin and Ivory Coast of backing airport attackers
π Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violation 01:37 Burkina Faso Nigeria issues formal apology to Burkina Faso over airspace violation
π Timbuktuβs ancient manuscripts return after years away 01:59 Mali Timbuktuβs ancient manuscripts return after years away
π Some fuel stations, schools reopen in Mali amid jihadist blockade 01:04 Mali Some fuel stations, schools reopen in Mali amid jihadist blockade
π Mali foreign minister discusses security situation with U.S. official 00:55 Mali Mali foreign minister discusses security situation with U.S. official
π France expels Malian diplomats, ends anti-terror cooperation 01:02 Mali France expels Malian diplomats, ends anti-terror cooperation
π Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks 01:33 Mali Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks
π Burkina Faso: Jihadist attacks have killed about 50 civilians since May, HRW says 01:13 Burkina Faso Burkina Faso: Jihadist attacks have killed about 50 civilians since May, HRW says
π UN warns of rising ISIS, Al-Qaida threats in Africa and Syria 01:12 counterterrorism UN warns of rising ISIS, Al-Qaida threats in Africa and Syria
π AU names Burundian president special envoy for Sahel region Burundi AU names Burundian president special envoy for Sahel region
π Sahel region hardest-hit by terrorism worldwide, says Global Terrorism Index 2025 01:31 sahel Sahel region hardest-hit by terrorism worldwide, says Global Terrorism Index 2025
π Wagner Group faces war crime accusations over posting atrocities on social media 02:04 Mali Wagner Group faces war crime accusations over posting atrocities on social media
π Russia says it plans to boost economic and military cooperation with Africa 01:49 Russia Russia says it plans to boost economic and military cooperation with Africa
π Half a century later, Is ECOWAS falling apart? [Africanews Debates] 48:03 ECOWAS Half a century later, Is ECOWAS falling apart? [Africanews Debates]
π Tensions mount in Burkina Faso a week after the coup attempt Burkina Faso Tensions mount in Burkina Faso a week after the coup attempt
π Jihadi activities increase sevenfold in Kayes region, near east of Senegal Alliance of Sahel States Jihadi activities increase sevenfold in Kayes region, near east of Senegal
π Benin says 54 soldiers killed in Islamic militant attack Benin Benin says 54 soldiers killed in Islamic militant attack
π Algeria suspends flights to Mali over airspace violations 01:04 Mali Algeria suspends flights to Mali over airspace violations
π UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups Nigeria UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups