Tag: Alliance of Sahel States
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Child Recruitment by Islamist Militants in the Sahel: How Terrorists Exploit Youth Vulnerability
Pan African News Blog | August 16, 2025 In the war-torn Sahel, where jihadist insurgencies and state-led counterterrorism operations have plunged communities into chaos, a disturbing trend is on the rise: the systematic recruitment of children by Islamist militants. Armed groups such as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP)…
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ECOWAS’ new president, Julius Maada Bio, reiterates wish for Sahel states to return to the fold
As he continues his West Africa tour, Sierre Leone’s president Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated his wish that the Alliance of Sahel States will rejoin regional body, ECOWAS. Maada Bio took the rotating presidency of the Economic Community of West African States in June and says he hopes the good relations he has with Mali,…
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🇳🇬🇹🇩Chad–Niger: Déby Itno’s Visit Signals Closer Alignment with the Alliance of Sahel States
On August 6, 2025, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno paid his first official visit since taking office to Niger for talks with the head of state, General Abdourahamane Tiani. The 48-hour meeting covered security, economic, energy, and infrastructure issues. The trip has reignited speculation that Chad may join the Alliance of Sahel States (AES),…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Bold Move: A New Era of Regional Cooperation in West Africa
In a groundbreaking shift that could redefine the geopolitical landscape of West Africa, Ghana is stepping forward to engage in a bold new collaboration with its neighbors. This monumental move signals a fresh commitment to regional unity, economic integration, and collective security—key themes that have long been central to Pan-African aspirations. Ghana, historically seen as…
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🇲🇱 Mali: Assimi Goita could soon be president until 2030 – without an election
Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030 – without ever having been elected by the Malian population. Having come to power following two military coups in 2020 and 2021, Goita received political backing from key…
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Ditch foreign aid or remain trapped — Okonjo-Iweala warns African leaders
The Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on African leaders to stop relying on foreign aids and focus on mobilising domestic resources to attract investments and drive economic growth. Okonjo-Iweala emphasised that African leaders need a mindset shift, saying the continent is blessed with vast untapped financial and natural resources that…
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DGSE Bank Formation: A Game Changer for Sahel States and West Africa’s Banking Industry
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have recently announced the formation of a common bank, marking a significant development in the financial landscape of the Sahel region. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic ties and enhance financial autonomy among these nations. Implications for West Africa The establishment of this joint bank…
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The Sahel’s Rising Defiance: Are Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali Redefining Global Power?
In a bold and unprecedented shift, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali—three nations in Africa’s Sahel region—are standing firm against what many see as centuries of Western exploitation. As tensions escalate, questions arise about whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline policies and sanctions mark the West’s last desperate attempt to retain control over Africa, or if…
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Russia in satellite deal with West African governments
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have announced a deal with Russia which will see them acquire telecoms and surveillance satellites. The three West African countries have been combating Islamist insurgencies for years and have turned to Russia for military support. Ministers from the three countries met officials from Russia’s aerospace agency Roscosmos in Mali’s capital,…
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One year since AES formation: Russian expert’s reflection on military coordination and future prospects
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) emerged largely as a response to both sanctions imposed on the three states and the shared necessity to combat terrorism in the region, Nikita Panin, an expert at the Center for African Studies at the Higher School of Economics, told panafrican.email While military collaboration has been the most tangible…
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