Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
What’s ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.
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Niger junta expels Red Cross citing sovereignty, offers no explanation
The military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to leave the country. The regime, which ...
Asharq Alawsat (English) on MSN10h
At least 10 soldiers in Niger are killed in an ambush, the army says
Armed assailants in western Niger killed at least 10 soldiers in an ambush on a military unit that had been sent to hunt cattle rustlers in ...
The new £299m road that's set to boost economy in one of Africa's poorest countries
A 171-mile road project in a landlocked country in Africa is set to improve transport connections and provide a much-needed ...
Anadolu Ajansi16h
Niger orders closure of Red Cross: Report
International Committee of Red Cross receives verbal note from government ordering closure of offices - Anadolu Ajansı ...
The Citizen on MSN4d
Niger becomes first African nation to eliminate river blindness
The economic benefits of eliminating river blindness in Niger are estimated at $2.3 billion, with 17.8 billion additional ...
Daily Post Nigeria on MSN1d
Niger Republic orders Red Cross out of country
The ruling military junta of Niger Republic has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, to immediately ...
Wilson Center15h
Emerging Trends in US Security Engagements in West Africa
nited States security engagements in West Africa cannot be understood without consideration of regional geopolitical challenges spanning political instability, climate change, humanitarian and food ...
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A weakened France bids Africa adieu
The retreat, which comes amid increasing budget pressure and political upheaval in Paris, is another sign that France’s ...
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Nigeria: Human Trafficking - 21 Children Rescued in Niger State
The Niger State Government has rescued 21 underage boys from an alleged human trafficking syndicate in Magama Local Government Area, officials said on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, who ...
News Medical on MSN6d
Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it ...