The terrorist group has emerged as most active in the Sahel, with a footprint across eight countries. It has been conducting ...

A UK-funded report reveals that Mali’s social protection system is ill-equipped to handle compounding crises of climate shocks, conflict, and food insecurity. It calls for stronger disaster risk ...

For the governments of West Africa's Sahel region, the stakes are even higher. Gold is a lifeline for the military juntas of ...

Suspected jihadist fighters launched early morning attacks on multiple military bases in western Mali on Tuesday, causing ...

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Michael Shaikh about his new book "The Last Sweet Bite," which explores the effects of violence ...

The World Bank identified Nigeria among 39 nations where conflict and instability drive deepening poverty and hunger.

Mali, along with the broader Sahel region, has endured decades of conflict characterized by insurgencies and political ...

According to the United Nations, over 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic food needs, a number projected to rise to over 52 million during the June–August 2025 lean season, including ...

On Africa's dry western tip, Mauritania has become an unlikely staging post for Ukraine's increasingly global struggle with ...

What’s the connection between roads and conflict in west Africa? This may seem like an odd question. But a study we conducted ...

Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties. Among them is a pledge for greater cooperation on nuclear energy, according to ...

The heavy reliance on Chinese supply exposes Mali to vulnerabilities, including supply disruptions, diminished bargaining power, and limited strategic flexibility. This could destabilise security even ...