west Africa

Mar- 2025 -

23 March

Malian tuareg soldiers patrol in the streets of Gao

Bomb Kills Two Members of Pro-Junta Armed Group in Mali

Two members of an armed group allied to Mali's ruling junta were killed Saturday when their motorbike hit an improvised explosive device, according to a statement from their movement.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Africa

Soldiers sit in a truck on the main road of the Electoral Commission, in Accra, Ghana

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Hands $52-Million Security Package to Ghana

The European Union on Wednesday handed over a 50-million-euro ($52-million) military package intended to bolster Ghanaian security forces, as West Africa faces mounting threats from armed groups and jihadists.

Jan- 2025 -

6 January

Africa

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo commissioned forward operating base and a new naval ship.

Giulia Bernacchi

Ghana Commissions New Naval Base, Receives Vessel From Japan

Ghana has commissioned a forward operating base (FOB) and a new naval ship to boost its navy's capabilities.

6 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Eight Civilians Killed in Mali Attack

At least eight civilians have been killed in central Mali, several sources said on Sunday, accusing the Malian army and Russia's Wagner group.

Nov- 2024 -

12 November

Africa

Giulia Bernacchi

Exercise Nemo Boosts Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

West African countries participated in Exercise Grand African Nemo to enhance cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

2 November

Africa

A Nigerien Special Forces Soldier communicates on a radio while conducting a raid during Flintlock 2022, in Côte d'Ivoire, Feb. 26, 2022. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 11 nations training in Côte d'Ivoire. Flintlock helps strengthen the ability of allies and partners to counter violent extremism and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Inks Deal With Russia for Three Satellites

Niger signed a deal Friday with Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, to buy three satellites to boost security in the Sahel nation and its neighbours, all battling jihadist attacks.

Sep- 2024 -

26 September

Africa

Military pick-up and an armored vehicle 'Bastion' of the Malian army.

Christine Casimiro

Three Sahel Military Juntas Sign Satellite Deal With Russia

The military regimes of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a deal to procure telecommunications and surveillance satellite technology from Russia.

Oct- 2023 -

25 October

Europe