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Faye Puts ECOWAS Sahel Reconciliation at the Centre of His New Chairmanship
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
Lavrov’s Bold Pledge in Niger Deepens Ties with Alliance of Sahel States
Russia has renewed its commitment to supporting the Alliance of Sahel States after high-level talks in Niger, reinforcing military cooperation and expanding diplomatic and economic engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
Mali Insurgent Attacks Hit 5 Towns as Army Reasserts Control
Mali insurgent attacks struck five towns in a coordinated offensive before dawn on Saturday, prompting a swift military response. Authorities say control has been restored, but the attacks highlight the continuing security challenges facing Mali and the wider Sahel region.
Withdrawal from the ICC Sparks Backlash as The 3 Sahel States Push Ahead
Human rights organisations have criticised the withdrawal from the ICC by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, warning that victims of war crimes could lose a vital path to justice as the three Sahel states move closer to leaving the court.
Burkina Faso France Diplomatic Ties Rupture as Paris Threatens Response
Burkina Faso has formally severed diplomatic relations with France, marking the sharpest break yet between Ouagadougou and its former colonial ruler. Paris says it is considering reciprocal measures as tensions over security, sovereignty, and foreign influence reshape the Sahel region.
