US to withdraw troops from Niger by September Washington intends to maintain its diplomatic presence at the embassy in Niamey to salvage its foothold of influence in the Sahel as well as limit Russia's military inroads in Africa. North Africa
Pentagon confirms talks to withdraw US troops from Niger Washington failed to reach a compromise with junta leaders in Niamey, as Russia continues to make gains across the Sahel. North Africa
What Niger-US rupture says about Russia and West's shaky future in Sahel Niger’s decision to suspend military cooperation with the United States follows rising anti-Western sentiment in the region. North Africa
US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties Niger’s ruling military junta announced Saturday it was cutting ties with US special operations forces, threatening to undermine a key point of US influence as Russia expands its military foothold across Central Africa. North Africa
Turkey's evacuation plane comes under fire in Sudan Fighting continues in Sudan despite several cease-fires efforts and mediation by Turkey and others. North Africa
Sudan war threatens regional and global alliances Conflict in Abraham Accords nation demonstrates limits of US power, while Egypt and Saudi Arabia watch anxiously. North Africa
US to evacuate citizens in Sudan via overland convoy An email to US citizens in Sudan said the government would assist their travel from Khartoum to Port Sudan in the coming days via an overland convoy. Sudan
Analysis Conflict in Sudan, GCC's food basket, rattles Gulf investments In addition to its natural resources and agricultural output, Sudan's geographic location also makes it critical to Gulf security. By Salim A. Essaid
Fear and confusion in Sudan as US citizens scramble to leave As Sudan’s conflict stretches into its second week, Americans rushing to flee the African country are looking to the US government for help. Sudan
Algeria bets on Stellantis plant to relaunch country's automotive sector Algeria's car production has taken a huge hit in recent years. Here's what it will take to get the automotive industry back on track. Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Western Union shuts services in Sudan's Khartoum 'until further notice' The international money transfer service said its agents were unable to operate safely and securely in the restive country. The Horn of Africa
Sudan conflict poses credit risk to economies in region: Moody’s The credit agency warned that the fighting had shut down the Sudanese economy and could leave multilateral development banks exposed. The Horn of Africa
As Sudan fighting rages, foreign governments scramble to get citizens out Several countries have successfully evacuated some of their nationals from Sudan, while the United States says it has no plans currently underway for a mass evacuation of its citizens. North Africa
US Navy deploys two ships off Sudan's coast to evacuate citizens After evacuating US Embassy staff from Khartoum, the United States has deployed two Navy ships to Sudan’s coast to be ready in case asked to facilitate civilian evacuations. The Horn of Africa
Analysis France alarmed over Wagner’s role in Sudan as Russia expands in Africa Following instances of instability in Mali and Burkina Faso that saw Russia's influence rise in Africa, France is closely working with Egypt to reach a cease-fire and avoid similar scenario in Sudan. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Specter of prolonged conflict haunts Sudan as warring generals dig in US intelligence suggests Sudan's rival generals have no diplomatic off-ramp as the country slides into what is likely to become a prolonged civil war. Sudan
