Tag: Sahel region

The military-led government of Burkina Faso has announced it thwarted a coup plot, marking yet another alleged attempt to unseat junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré since he seized power in ...

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has wrapped up his visit to the Sahel region with a final stop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.  The tour, which also included visits ...

Niger’s military government has accused global human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International, of publishing reports that undermine the nation’s image. The junta claims these accounts ...

In a powerful message delivered at a summit in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged unwavering support for Africa in areas ranging from counter-terrorism to sustainable development.  His speech, read ...

Illegal mining, or "galamsey" as it is known in Ghana, has evolved into more than an environmental disaster; it has become a national crisis with far-reaching consequences.  The phenomenon of ...

In recent weeks, the eastern regions of Burkina Faso have witnessed a surge in violent attacks on civilians by non-state armed groups, driving thousands to seek refuge in neighboring Niger.  ...

The Minister of National Security, Honorable Albert Kan Dapaah has called for collaborative effort among West African countries to bolster regional capabilities to combat the escalating terrorist threat in West ...

Drug seizures in the West African Sahel region have seen a dramatic increase, as outlined in a recent UN report released on Friday, April 19.  The report highlights the concerning ...