August 31
Sudan: Sudan - a Conflict Worsened From Outside
In September 1989, when General Omar Hassan al-Bashir seized power, Sudan was the third-largest country in Africa--after Algeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo--with an… Read more »
July 18
West Africa: Sahel - Forests, Safe Havens to Terrorists?
Increasingly, countries in the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea are taking special measures to protect forests from terrorist control. In these hard-to-reach areas, terrorists have… Read more »
March 23
Africa: International Relations in Turmoil
An enormous danger and already a human and economic reality for over three weeks! The war launched against Iran is further exacerbating the turmoil and anxieties in a world already… Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance
Following the disruption of their relations with the French and American militaries, Sahel countries have forged new partnerships to obtain satellite imagery. These tools--precious… Read more »
January 15
West Africa: Sahel - Ecowas Anti Terrorism Brigade
According to ECOWAS figures, more than 450 attacks were recorded in West Africa in 2025. They caused nearly 1,900 deaths, in addition to the dramatic displacement of populations.… Read more »
December 13, 2025
West Africa: Sahel - Gold At the Heart of Relations With the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strong diplomatic relations with the Sahel, also based on the precious metal: gold. Concerned countries are: Sudan, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso,… Read more »
October 21, 2025
West Africa: Sahel - Are Drones Still Relevant There?
Limam Nadawa, Consultant, Sahel Center for Security Strategies Sahara Centre 4s.org Read more »











