Sahel region Stories

AU appoints Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye as special envoy to troubled Sahel region
AU appoints Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye as special envoy to troubled Sahel region
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 17, 2025

His mandate includes deepening engagement with governments, civil society, regional organisations, and key opinion leaders to advance "comprehensive s...

Attack on Somalia president's convoy exposes rising threat of terror in Sahel region
Attack on Somalia president's convoy exposes rising threat of terror in Sahel region
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to the Global Terrorism Index, 2025, the Sahel is now the most affected region globally, accounting for over half of all deaths from terrori...

Chad downplays threat from foiled attack on presidential compound in capital N'Djamena
Chad downplays threat from foiled attack on presidential compound in capital N'Djamena
Reuters  |  Jan 10, 2025

Chad is led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power after rebels killed his father, longstanding President Idriss Deby.

West Africa bloc Ecowas offers junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit
West Africa bloc Ecowas offers junta-led states 6 months to rethink exit
Reuters  |  Dec 16, 2024

Three countries in the insurgency-torn central Sahel region have set up their own alliance.

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