Experts say ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked groups use drones to target army positions with IEDs and to gather intelligence.
The West African countries say the bans are equivalent to those imposed on their citizens by the United States.
Elsewhere in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, Cameroon and Ivory coast draw 1-1, while Sudan see off Equatorial Guinea.
Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria’s 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.
Sahel countries launch a joint battalion to fight armed groups as they boost ties with Russia amid rising insecurity.
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have launched joint battalion aiming to bolster sovereignty after group booted out France, US.
Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
Nigeria’s president says he sent fighter jets, troops to Benin to help quell a coup attempt by mutinous soldiers.
ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing fuel blockade that has caused major shortages.
