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Friday, October 17, 2025

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Announce Immediate Withdrawal from the ICC: What’s Behind the Move?

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Announce Immediate Withdrawal from the ICC: What’s Behind the Move?

9 days ago

On September 22, 2025, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, calling the institution a tool of colonial oppression in the hands of imperial powers.

Sahel States and Russia Establish Strategic Military Partnership: Messages and Objectives

Sahel States and Russia Establish Strategic Military Partnership: Messages and Objectives

2 months ago

The Sahel states and Russia are deepening their strategic partnership, with a particular focus on military cooperation, built on shared interests to confront mounting security challenges and to shape an alliance independent of former colonial powers.

Military Coups and Power Grabs: Why a UAE Minister Is Visiting Three African Nations

Military Coups and Power Grabs: Why a UAE Minister Is Visiting Three African Nations

4 months ago

The United Arab Emirates is stepping up its strategic presence in West Africa, with its latest moves focusing on the Alliance of the Sahel States, which includes Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

Macron's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage in Africa and Strain Relations

Macron's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage in Africa and Strain Relations

9 months ago

Macron's comments on Africa have sparked backlash, highlighting tensions over France's colonial legacy and waning influence amid rising global competition.

How Was the African Security Agreement a Major Blow to France?

How Was the African Security Agreement a Major Blow to France?

Nuha Yousef

2 years ago

In a move that could reshape the security landscape of the West African Sahel, the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced that they had signed a joint defense pact called the “Sahel Alliance."