Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso no longer orient themselves towards France or Western business interests. As demand for raw materials grows, this pivot may have significant consequences for Europe’s ...

Morocco’s strategic role in promoting stability in the Sahel is central to tackling transnational threats, with initiatives ...

China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...

Doha - A leading British defense and security think tank has pointed to Morocco’s growing strategic role in promoting stability across the Sahel region, ...

To combat the brewing drought and desertification, the African Union developed the Great Green Wall Initiative in 2007. The ...

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa's Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?

Storyline: Many people in Niger have welcomed the country's departure from the Economic Community of West African States ...

Niger’s military authorities have announced plans to hold a major conference on the country’s transition to democracy. This is coming nearly two years ...