ABUJA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - States in Africa's Sahel region accused Nigeria of violating their airspace, saying one of its military transport planes landed in Burkina Faso on Monday without clearance.

The Africa Report explores four possible scenarios that could unfold in the Alliance of Sahel States over the next year.

The opinions and characterizations in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. government. Olivier Walther receives funding from the OECD Sahel and West ...

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Abidjan (AFP) – Military rulers in west Africa's Sahel region may well have celebrated had a recent coup attempt in Benin resulted in another anti-Western junta in their neighbourhood, analysts said.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strong diplomatic relations with the Sahel, also based on the precious metal: gold. Concerned countries are: Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, ...

Image — Trucks wait to cross the border between Côte d'Ivoire and Mali in the village of Nigoun, near Tengrela on 31 October 2025, amid a blockade imposed by JNIM in the country. Photo by ISSOUF ...

Turkey’s objectives in the Sahel extend well beyond immediate security cooperation. Ankara is working to build long-term defense partnerships that position it as a security partner rather than a ...

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The Federal Government has said it is seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s conflict prevention framework through improved early warning and response systems, amid persistent security challenges across the ...

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