With up to 6,000 fighters, JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the world, officials and experts say.

The Russia-backed Wagner Group said Friday it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country.

The Russia-backed Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists ...

Three West African nations create joint judicial institution amid regional security crisisThe Alliance of Sahel States (AES) announced the establishment of a new regional criminal court during an ...

The Africa Corps, a Kremlin-backed paramilitary force, announced it will maintain its presence in Mali following the recent ...

What Trump's fixation on 'white genocide' in South Africa tells us about the U.S. June 4, 2025 • How the false notion of "white genocide" traveled from the political fringes to the Oval Office.

Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering economies, delivering essential services, and spurring job creation for Africa’s growing population. With nearly 600 ...