West Africa Coups Show Limits of Diplomacy

Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a run of military…

By PTI and Chanakya Forum

Denmark says its troops are in Mali on basis of “clear invitation”

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark said on Tuesday its troops deployed to Mali as part of a French-led counter-terrorism task force were there on the basis of a "clear invitation", responding to…

Burkina Faso Coup – A Blow to France

The military coup https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/burkina-faso-president-kabore-detained-military-camp-sources-tell-reuters-2022-01-24 in Burkina Faso deals another heavy blow to France's fading efforts to stabilise the Sahel region, where Islamist militants have grown in strength and people's attitudes…

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Mali asks Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed there

By Tiemoko Diallo BAMAKO (Reuters) -Mali's government said on Monday it had asked Denmark to immediately withdraw troops deployed to the West African nation as part of a French-led counter-terrorism…

Four French soldiers injured by explosion in Burkina Faso – French media

PARIS (Reuters) - Four French soldiers from the Operation Barkhane taskforce were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) hit their vehicle in Burkina Faso, reported Le Monde, Le Figaro…

G20 wants 70% of world vaccinated by mid-2022, sets up pandemic task force

By Jan Strupczewski and Andrea Shalal ROME (Reuters) -Finance and health ministers from the world's 20 biggest economies (G20) said on Friday they would take steps to ensure 70% of…