When scientists pulled genetic material from a pair of naturally preserved bodies in the central Sahara, they expected to ...

Explore the critical food security challenges in West Africa. Learn how climate change, conflict, and poverty impact the Sahel and discover localized solutions.

A relentless giant is stirring in North Africa. The Sahara Desert, already the size of the continental United States, grows ...

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 ...

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have become a new epicenter for global terrorism – and China’s Belt and Road projects have become prime targets. In early 2025, Chinese engineers working on Niger’s $4.6 ...

Buckingham Palace announced today that King Charles is beginning the formal process of removing his brother Andrew’s titles and honors. That process affects Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, as well.

Analysts claim the withdrawal of U.S. and European troops from countries in Africa’s Sahel, and their replacement by Russian mercenaries, has led to a spike in jihadist-driven terrorism. The Sahel is ...

Algerian soldiers take part in a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Algerian Revolution in Algiers, Nov. 1, 2024 (photo by Billel Bensalem for APP/NurPhoto via AP). A series of coups ...

Fears of major desert locust swarms in the Sahel in 2025 are receding, as authorities in the region continue to monitor breeding sites. The FAO says control measures were carried out by teams in ...

(Nairobi) – The decision of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) will jeopardize access to justice for victims of atrocity crimes, putting all ...

In the Sahel, war is taking on a new dimension. Whether in Mali, Burkina Faso, or Niger terrorist groups are now demonstrating their ability to carry out attacks using modified civilian drones. This ...