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The calm of Niamey was shattered in the early hours of January 29, when intense gunfire and explosions erupted near the Diori Hamani International Airport. While attacks on Niger’s capital…
US military strategy shifts focus to Sahel’s jihadist threat Washington is dramatically recalibrating its approach to three West African nations where military juntas have severed ties with former colonial power…
Niger coupure french relations after Niamey airport attack military junta accuses France of supporting attackers Key developments in the attack The Nigerien military junta has made explosive accusations following the…
Nigeria’s escalating violence and overlooked humanitarian emergency Recent months have seen a surge in kidnappings of schoolchildren, targeted attacks on entire villages, and violent abductions of worshippers from both churches…
Uncertainty has gripped the capital of Niger following reports of intense shooting and powerful blasts near the Niamey international airport during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Local residents indicate…
Unexpected violence erupts in Niamey Intense gunfire and explosions rocked the vicinity of Niamey’s main airport early Thursday, local time. According to a Reuters correspondent on the ground, the sounds…
The recent wave of violence in Nigeria—marked by mass abductions, village attacks, and assaults on worshippers in churches and mosques—has thrust the nation back into the global spotlight. The situation…
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—an act framed as a sovereignty move—has introduced new hurdles for the free movement…
Within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), one nation distinguishes itself through its exceptional commitment to public health. For the upcoming 2026 fiscal period, Burkina Faso is poised…
The Côte d’Ivoire has recently concluded an electoral period marked by the dominance of the ruling RHDP party. President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term, a move that sparked controversy,…
Significant Achievements Unveiled From 2018 to 2024, the following pivotal results underscore the impact of these initiatives: Expanded and Enhanced Healthcare Access: In both Mali and Mauritania, over 5 million…
Despite years of strained diplomatic relations, the United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of three Sahelian nations that form the Alliance of Sahel States…