Sahel
France's Military Presence in Africa Faces Reality Check As Mali Cuts Ties
"I believe that France has made considerable mistakes in its foreign policy in the Sahel and fails to look it in the mirror," former Malian Foreign Minister Kamissa Camara told Newsweek.
The Sahel Needs Help as Famine Looms
If the world pays attention to the Sahel crisis in Africa, a lot can be done to prevent the impending famine.
U.S. Counterterrorism in Africa
Is there a better way to defend the U.S. from anti-American terrorism other than weighing into internal fights on behalf of governments that oftentimes disillusion their own populations?
ISIS Video Shows U.S. Soldiers Killed in Niger Ambush
A new ISIS video, entitled "Assault of the Brave Against the Army of the Americans," shows the last moments of four Green Berets killed in Niger last year.
Russia Purged Spies After Trump Dossier Release: Fusion
The founder of research firm Fusion GPS said Moscow used the document as a pretext for arrests and killings.
Islam to Be Second-Biggest U.S. Religion by 2040
The continued growth is being fueled by high fertility rates and immigration, according to Pew.
George Weah Wins Presidency Of Liberia
George Weah, the new Liberian president, once played for A.C. Milan and Manchester City.
Trump Sent Home Fewer Mexicans Than Obama In 2016
The president's administration sent home about a quarter fewer Mexican nationals than his predecessor in the first 11 months of 2016.
Trump's War on Terror Sees Airstrikes Double
There have been twice as many strikes in Somalia and three times as many in Yemen, report shows.
Trump Doubles U.S. Troops In Somalia, Most Since 1993
More than 500 American troops are now stationed in the east African country.
U.S. Pledges $60 Million to African Terrorism Force
Four U.S. Green Berets were killed in the October 4 attack blamed on ISIS-affiliated militants.
ICC Rules Mali Jihadist Liable For $3.2 Million Damages
Amad al-Faqi al-Mahdi was jailed for nine years in 2016 after pleading guilty to war crimes.
Al-Qaeda Frees Swedish Mali Hostage After Five Years
The group kidnapped the Swedish national from Timbuktu in 2011.
Al-Qaeda Coalition Claims Mali Attack That Killed Five
The Group to Support Islam and Muslims bragged about killing Westerners and attacking "a site of debauchery"
U.S. Isn't Backing France on African Anti-Jihad Force
France wants the Security Council to back an African force aimed at fighting Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked groups in the Sahel.
Which Jihadi Groups Operate in Africa's Sahel Region?
The EU is investing $56 million in a counter-terrorism force in a region awash with militant groups.
African Jihadi Groups Unite in Troubled Sahel Region
Some of the groups were involved in the 2012 northern Mali uprising.
Islamic State Expands Into Africa's Unstable Sahel
Islamic State militant group accepts allegiance of a militia based in a region high in instability and low in security.
Jihadism in the Sahel Is Not Fading Away Anytime Soon
The attacks on Ouagadougou are part of a wider trend of militancy in one of the world's poorest regions.
Pope in Africa: Francis Condemns 'Barbarous Attacks' by Extremists
The pope said that religion "must never be used to justify hatred and violence."
Dozens Dead After Mali Security Forces Storm Hotel and Free Hostages
At least 27 are reportedly dead in the attack on a Western target in the West African country.