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Niger

Niger is currently grappling with the fallout of a military coup that ousted democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.

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December 15, 2024

African coup-hit states get more time to rethink ECOWAS exit

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From left to right: Mali's Assimi Goita, Niger's General Abdourahamane Tiani and Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore, standing next to each other in their respective military uniforms

Sahel juntas make life more difficult for human rights NGOs

Sahel juntas make life more difficult for human rights NGOs

Critical reporting on human rights are a problem for junta leaders, who claim the reports damage national security.
ConflictsDecember 20, 2024
A woman from Niger bends over a vegetable patch to carry away a box of fresh lettuce.

A Niger woman makes her garden grow despite extreme weather

A Niger woman makes her garden grow despite extreme weather

Extreme weather has not stopped one Niger woman from growing delicious sustainable produce.  
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 20, 202404:07 min
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How West Africa is fighting disinformation

How West Africa is fighting disinformation

Disinformation on West African social networks is surging, particularly in the coup-hit Sahel region.
PoliticsNovember 11, 2024
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ConflictsNovember 4, 202403:02 min
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How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa

How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa

The Russian Wagner Group has been active in many African countries for years. Now, it's expanding its range of services.
ConflictsOctober 27, 2024
Photos of the leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, Assimi Goïta, Abdourahamane Tiani, Ibrahim Traoré, from left to right.

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region

Activists are condemning the juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for failing to keep their promises.
ConflictsOctober 16, 2024
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Junta leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso

Niger: One year after coup, junta remains vague on future

After the July 2023 coup, Niger's military rulers promised to restore security. A year on, threats and problems remain.
PoliticsJuly 25, 2024
Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in the Niger in 2022.

Benin-Niger oil export row flares again

Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered an oil terminal illegally.
PoliticsJune 12, 2024
Nigeria's military seizes several drums of petroleum products during a raid on illegal refineries in Niger Delta, Nigeria

What is Nigeria doing to stop chronic oil theft?

Nigeria relies on crude oil for about 90% of foreign exchange income, but massive oil theft is draining its revenue.
BusinessJune 4, 2024
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