Category: Sahel Security
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🇱🇷 🇸🇴 🇨🇩 Africa Has a Seat at the Table — But Not a Permanent One
Africa has three elected members on the UN Security Council in 2026, but no permanent seat or veto. As African leaders renew calls for reform, the debate is increasingly focused on whether the global security system still reflects the geopolitical realities of the 21st century.
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🇲🇱 🇳🇪 🇧🇫 The Sahel’s New Security Architecture: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Deepen Military Cooperation
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are continuing to deepen security cooperation through the Alliance of Sahel States as insurgent violence remains a major challenge. Reuters reported in July that Russia and the three Sahel governments pledged stronger military ties while attacks by armed groups continued. The security relationship reflects a broader re…
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🇳🇪 Niger’s August Coup Attempt Exposes Pressure Inside the Sahel Security System
Niger’s government said it regained control of a key airbase after mutinous soldiers attacked positions in Niamey, highlighting internal military pressure alongside the country’s wider fight against jihadist groups. Reuters reported that Nigerien forces, backed by Russian paramilitary personnel, retook the airbase after the August 29 mutiny. The i…