sahel Stories
Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.
Chad is led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after rebels killed his father, longstanding President Idriss Deby.
In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...
The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.
Three countries in the insurgency-torn central Sahel region have set up their own alliance.
More than 30 people have been killed by the floods, which authorities say affected about one million people.
The counter-terrorism summit in Nigeria is discussing solutions including a possible regional military force.
The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States...
