EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries

EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries

Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties.

Ghana’s EU Deal Proves Russian Security Isn’t Working

Ghana has just signed a major security deal with the European Union—but what does this really mean for Africa’s future and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)? In this video, we break down: The details of the Ghana–EU security agreement How this move could shift power dynamics in West Africa What it means for countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Whether this strengthens stability—or invites new foreign influence Is Ghana protecting its na…