France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request in 2013, France has given up most of its military footprint across west ...
Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
Ukraine aid workers 'face growing drones threat'
Volunteer workers in Ukraine have said they face a growing threat from Russian drones. Edward, who lost his leg and arm in an explosion on 30 January, said his marked vehicle was attacked in what ...