US overlooks Sahel terror groups due to Niger base closure, sources say
The U.S. military is reportedly struggling to combat jihadist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS in the increasingly dangerous Sahel region, particularly in Niger and parts of West Africa. This information comes from a former State Department official speaking about a policy proposal connected to the Biden administration. In an exclusive dialogue, a senior military official […]
Russian mercenaries take the place of US soldiers as militant assaults rise in the Sahel.
Surge in Jihadist Terrorism in Africa’s Sahel Region Experts assert that the departure of U.S. and European troops from the Sahel region in Africa, replaced by Russian mercenaries, has resulted in an increase in jihadist-related violence. The Sahel, stretching across several countries from west to east under the Sahara Desert, reported a staggering 3,885 deaths […]
The US requires a presence in the Sahel, and Togo is ready to assist.
As Congress gears up to discuss the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, the US has significant chances to enhance its strategic ties in Africa—something that could shape regional stability for many years ahead. West Africa is particularly critical in this context. This year, General Michael Langley, the African commander, issued a grave warning about terrorist […]
Dwindling Western influence amid uncertainty in the Sahel region
The Sahel region has become a focal point of deepening polarization between pro-Western “moderate” states and those seeking independence from neo-colonial influences and turning instead to non-African powers such as Russia. On July 6, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announcedAssociation of Sahel States (AES)A coalition of military juntas that reject pressure from the West, especially […]
Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel settle in Nigeria as militants move to wealthier West African countries
The jihadists, who had been active in Africa’s Sahel region, followed a trend of militants moving to wealthier West African coastal countries, crossing the border from neighboring Benin and establishing themselves in northwestern Nigeria. The Sahel region is known as a global hotspot for violent extremism. The region’s security crisis has worsened as military coups […]