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STORY: On Monday, Chad will become the first in a string of coup-hit states in Central and West Africa to use the ballot box to try to emerge from military rule. So whats... -May 03, 2024 at 05:53 pm EDT - MarketScreener

The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

Abductions are one of the main sources of income for terrorists in Africa. Recently a South African paramedic was freed in Mali after being held for more than six years. His release is down to one man who worked tirelessly to secure his freedom.

The conquest of Kidal was a success for Mali's military regime — but the north is still far from under control. Bamako is pursuing a tough military course, but jihadists and rebels are adapting their strategies.

The African Union's credibility will be in the spotlight at its annual leaders' summit, which starts in Addis Ababa on Saturday (17 February) as it faces up to another political crisis in a key member state — Senegal.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have severed ties from a key West African bloc. Four things you need to know about what the break means for a region destabilized by coups and rising jihadist violence.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have severed ties from a key West African bloc. Four things you need to know about what the break means for a region destabilized by coups and rising jihadist violence.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have severed ties from a key West African bloc. Four things you need to know about what the break means for a region destabilized by coups and rising jihadist violence.

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have severed ties from a key West African bloc. Four things you need to know about what the break means for a region destabilized by coups and rising jihadist violence.