Sahel Development Archives

Mali and Russia Deepen Ties with Nuclear Energy, Trade and Security Deals

Mali and Russia have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening their economic, scientific, and energy cooperation, including a pivotal deal on the peaceful use of nuclear energy,…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Mali’s Leader Assimi Goïta Visits Russia to Strengthen Security and Energy Ties

Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has arrived in Moscow for a five-day official visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking another major step in the deepening…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Alliance of Sahel States Adopts Anthem to Bolster Regional Identity

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — has officially adopted its first anthem on May 10, just a month after launching a public…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Mahama Invites Sahel Leaders to ECOWAS@50 in Bid to Restore Regional Unity

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has extended a formal invitation to the transitional leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—members of the breakaway Confederation of Sahel States (AES)—to attend the…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Nigeria and Niger Resume Diplomatic Ties, Focus on Security and Trade

Nigeria and Niger have officially resumed diplomatic dialogue following a breakdown in relations after Niger’s 2023 military coup. At a high-level meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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Mali Hosts European Envoys Amid Diplomatic Reset and Regional Shifts

The Malian government on Tuesday held high-level talks in Bamako with diplomatic envoys from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, marking a renewed effort to redefine its relationship with European…

Africa News Now April 9, 2025

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Sahel Alliance Imposes Import Levy to Fund Economic Independence After ECOWAS Exit

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced a 0.5% import levy on goods entering their territories, marking a significant step in financing their newly formed economic and military bloc, the…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025

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President John Mahama Concludes Working Visit to Burkina Faso, Focuses on Economic and Security Cooperation

President John Mahama of Ghana has completed a productive working visit to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on Monday afternoon, marking the final stop in his recent diplomatic tour of the three…

Africa News Now March 10, 2025