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AES Investment Bank Nears First Lending as Sahel Infrastructure Drive Accelerates

Business & Economy AfricanQuarters West Africa Desk AfricanQuarters West Africa Desk -
The AES investment bank is steadily building its lending capacity as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger push ahead with energy and transport projects. The institution, created by the Alliance of Sahel States, is expected to become a key source of funding for regional infrastructure and economic development.

Sahel bloc rejects Tinubu’s remarks over insecurity in Nigeria

Security & Conflict Omar Neneh Bah Omar Neneh Bah -
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have rejected President Bola Tinubu’s remarks linking the Sahel security crisis to rising insecurity in Nigeria, exposing fresh diplomatic tensions between Abuja and the Alliance of Sahel States.

Faye’s Visit to Mali Marks New ECOWAS Push to Reach Sahel States

Politics Abass Sesay Abass Sesay -
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived in Bamako on his first foreign trip since becoming ECOWAS chairman. Faye's visit to Mali comes as the regional bloc seeks to revive dialogue with the Alliance of Sahel States, with talks expected to focus on security cooperation ...

Faye Puts ECOWAS Sahel Reconciliation at the Centre of His New Chairmanship

Governance & Accountability Omar Neneh Bah Omar Neneh Bah -
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has assumed the ECOWAS chairmanship with a pledge to prioritise reconciliation with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. His leadership comes as the regional bloc seeks to rebuild relations with the breakaway Alliance of Sahel States

Anéfis Blockade Broken as Mali Military Claims Major Victory Over Rebels

Security & Conflict Yusuff Moseray Suma Yusuff Moseray Suma -
Mali's military says it has lifted the Anéfis blockade after days of fighting with FLA separatists and allied jihadist groups, reopening access to a strategic northern army camp.
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