Malian authorities have arrested a prominent journalist for criticizing the leader of neighboring Niger. That's according to ...

Travelers should “not travel” to Niger and U.S. citizens and U.S. government employees already there are urged to leave ...

Jihadist groups are increasingly carrying out drone strikes in West Africa, raising alarm that they are building the capacity to wage a "war from the skies". A ...

Analysis - Following the disruption of their relations with the French and American militaries, Sahel countries have forged ...

Youssouf Sissoko, publishing director of the Malian newspaper L’Alternance, was placed in pre-trial detention on 5 February ...

An apparent Niger military drone strike killed 17 civilians, among them children, in western Niger near the Burkina Faso border last month, Human Rights Watch said on Monday.Niger is plagued by ...

Mali’s military authorities have detained a senior journalist after he published commentary scrutinizing statements made by Niger’s leader, according to Human Rights Watch, in what critics say signals ...

At least 17 civilians, including children, were reportedly killed in a Nigerien military drone attack near the Burkina Faso border in January, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).The rights group ...

Journalist Jailed After Criticizing Niger's Junta LeaderMali's junta has jailed a prominent journalist, sparking renewed concerns over media freedom in the country.Malian journalists confirmed ...

Malian journalist Youssouf Sissoko remains behind bars awaiting trial after authorities criminalized a published opinion piece deemed insulting to neighbouring Niger's military ruler.