01:24 Alliance of Sahel States Sahel sees drop in terror attacks, but remains global epicenter of extremism The 2026 Global Terrorism Index is showing a mixed picture in the Sahel, offering a glimpse of progress, but also a stark reminder of ongoing ...
01:10 ECOWAS West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
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