Sahel

In Mali, every foreign intervention failed - and jihadists adapted

French operations and Wagner's repression helped turn JNIM into a sophisticated force that blends drones, blockades and political strategy - tactics now spreading across the Sahel

Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked fighters combine to cause havoc in Mali

Mali's defence minister killed as armed groups launch countrywide offensive

Macron's risky gamble on Morocco to retain French influence in North Africa

Abed Charef

Algeria's Sahel neighbours withdraw ambassadors after shooting down of Malian drone

As Chad and Senegal end military ties with Paris, is France finished in the Sahel?

Military intervention in Niger 'direct threat to Algeria' says president

France: Macron defends decision to pull troops from Mali

French forces kill Islamic State Sahel leader wanted by US

France to resume military operations in Mali

Death of Chad's Deby raises questions on French policy in North Africa