Kremlin disinformation campaigns aim to discredit French military in Sahel, analysts say
Russia's goal, according to Constantin Gouvy of the Clingendael Institute, is to replace Western powers such as France as the ...
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France ends military presence in Sahel region with handover of last base in Chad
Once a key link in France's military presence in Africa, Chad was its last foothold in the wider Sahel region after the forced withdrawal of French troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
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Chad officials say French troops have finally left after 70 years’ presence
Deby said the forces remained, claiming France wanted to support Chad's air force against rebels. It stationed troops in N'djamena claiming it was helping Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to fight ...
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Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel
In the Sahel, human rights defenders are being targeted more than ever by the various states, while civic space is ...
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ECOWAS: Nigerian passport weakens as Mali, B. Faso, Niger withdraw
Following the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, there are now fewer countries that Nigerian passport ...
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We’re brothers, return to ECOWAS – Nigeria’s defence chief tells Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
He spoke at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State. Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali had earlier confirmed their exit from ECOWAS. Urging the three countrirs to have ...
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa ...