France Completes Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France started withdrawing its troops from Chad on Friday, ending a decades-long military cooperation agreement after Chad's government abruptly terminated the accord last month, leaving France with no military presence in the Sahel region, following similar withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and ...
France Completes Troop Withdrawal from Chad
France started withdrawing its troops from Chad on Friday, ending a decades-long military cooperation agreement after Chad's government abruptly terminated the accord last month, leaving France with no military presence in the Sahel region, following similar withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and ...
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Released French Officials: Moroccan Mediation Highlights Franco-Moroccan Reconciliation
Four French officials, detained in Burkina Faso since December 1, 2023, on espionage charges, have been released following Moroccan mediation, marking a significant step in the improving relations between France and Morocco after years of strained ties.
Released French Officials: Moroccan Mediation Highlights Franco-Moroccan Reconciliation
Four French officials, detained in Burkina Faso since December 1, 2023, on espionage charges, have been released following Moroccan mediation, marking a significant step in the improving relations between France and Morocco after years of strained ties.
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40% Bias Score
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS: Six-Month Mediation Period Announced
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, sparking debate within Mali and leading to a six-month mediation period by Senegal and Togo to reconsider their departure by July 2024. The Sahel Alliance also confirmed their departure but kept borders open to ECOWAS citizens.
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS: Six-Month Mediation Period Announced
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS, sparking debate within Mali and leading to a six-month mediation period by Senegal and Togo to reconsider their departure by July 2024. The Sahel Alliance also confirmed their departure but kept borders open to ECOWAS citizens.
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40% Bias Score
Sahel Jihadist Group Lakurawa Shifts from Community Protection to Violent Enforcement of Sharia Law
The Lakurawa, a jihadist group from the Sahel, initially welcomed in Nigeria for combating bandits, now imposes Sharia law, collects Zakat, and conducts violent attacks, killing at least 20 people in Nigeria and Niger since November 2024, highlighting the consequences of regional instability.
Sahel Jihadist Group Lakurawa Shifts from Community Protection to Violent Enforcement of Sharia Law
The Lakurawa, a jihadist group from the Sahel, initially welcomed in Nigeria for combating bandits, now imposes Sharia law, collects Zakat, and conducts violent attacks, killing at least 20 people in Nigeria and Niger since November 2024, highlighting the consequences of regional instability.
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48% Bias Score
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister Amidst Security Crisis
Burkina Faso's ruling junta dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government on Friday, citing no reason, amidst escalating security and political challenges under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership since his September 2022 coup.
Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister Amidst Security Crisis
Burkina Faso's ruling junta dismissed interim Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government on Friday, citing no reason, amidst escalating security and political challenges under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's leadership since his September 2022 coup.
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Chad Ends French Military Cooperation Agreement
Chad ended its defense cooperation agreement with France, concluding French military presence in the Sahel after withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger; about 1000 French troops are to withdraw according to the agreement's stipulations.
Chad Ends French Military Cooperation Agreement
Chad ended its defense cooperation agreement with France, concluding French military presence in the Sahel after withdrawals from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger; about 1000 French troops are to withdraw according to the agreement's stipulations.
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France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment
France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...
France Scales Back Military Presence in Africa Amid Growing Anti-French Sentiment
France is significantly reducing its military presence in Africa, following Chad and Senegal's decisions to end defense cooperation, amid growing anti-French sentiment and a desire by African nations for greater sovereignty. This shift is part of a broader trend of African countries reevaluating the...
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36% Bias Score
ECOWAS to Part Ways with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in 2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, after forming the Sahel States Alliance (AES) in September 2023, despite a six-month transition period aimed at reversing their decision.
ECOWAS to Part Ways with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in 2025
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, after forming the Sahel States Alliance (AES) in September 2023, despite a six-month transition period aimed at reversing their decision.
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40% Bias Score
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...
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Mali Watches Syria: Concerns Rise Over Russia Partnership After Assad's Fall
The unexpected fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has raised concerns among Malians about their own security partnership with Russia, prompting comparisons between the two nations' situations despite significant differences.
Mali Watches Syria: Concerns Rise Over Russia Partnership After Assad's Fall
The unexpected fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has raised concerns among Malians about their own security partnership with Russia, prompting comparisons between the two nations' situations despite significant differences.
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48% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France, Reducing French Influence in Sahel
On November 28th, 2023, Chad ended its defense agreement with France, following similar actions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, reducing France's military influence in the Sahel and reflecting Chad's assertion of sovereignty.
Chad Ends Defense Agreement with France, Reducing French Influence in Sahel
On November 28th, 2023, Chad ended its defense agreement with France, following similar actions by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, reducing France's military influence in the Sahel and reflecting Chad's assertion of sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
Chad Ends Defense Pact With France, French Troops to Withdraw
Chad is ending its defense agreement with France, leading to the withdrawal of roughly 1,000 French soldiers and warplanes from the country; this follows a closer relationship with Russia and other nations.
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40% Bias Score