Chad's military and nomads voted on Saturday in general elections that are portrayed by the president as a key step in a transition to democracy but are boycotted by opposition parties.

France has started withdrawing its military presence from Chad after the Chadian government ended a long-standing defense agreement. The move follows Chad's decision to prioritize its sovereignty and ...

Despite being rich in natural resources, the Sahel region of Africa remains mired in extreme poverty, political instability ...

ECOWAS, the West African Regional Bloc has risen in Nigeria’s defence over the claims by Niger Republic that it was plotting ...

Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has categorically denied accusations that Nigeria intended to sabotage or destabilise Niger Republic, as alleged by its leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani. Ribadu made this statement ...

French troops stationed at Faya-Largeau departed in vehicles bound for N'Djamena, located 780 kilometers (480 miles) south ...

Senegal’s prime minister has announced the closure of “all foreign military bases” in the country, a statement essentially aimed at France, the African nation's former colonial ruler ...

Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement on Friday during a ...

Chad has officially taken control of a French military base in Faya, mere weeks after N’Djamena terminated its defense ...

Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, of colluding with France to ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has announced the closure of all foreign military bases, without setting a timeline for the ...

Aviation developments are expected to come in thick and fast in the year ahead, with more options than ever before offered to ...