Companies Niger River’s ancient ‘water men’ under threat as silt piles up Niamey, Niger – Once again, the catch was meagre: two tiny fish escaped the nets and dropped into Ali... Read more 14 Mar
Burkina Faso Free movement in west Africa: 3 countries leaving Ecowas could face migration hurdles Franzisca Zanker, Arnold Bergstraesser Institute; Amanda Bisong, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Leonie Jegen, University of Amsterdam For Niger, Mali... Read more 23 Feb
Burkina Faso AU expresses ‘regret’ as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from Ecowas Nairobi – The African Union on Tuesday expressed “deep regret” over the decision by the military regimes in Burkina... Read more 31 Jan
Burkina Faso Coup trio’s exit from West Africa bloc shakes region Niamey – The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the West... Read more 30 Jan
Countries Last French troops bow out of Niger Niamey — The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, in the latest blow to more than a... Read more 23 Dec, 2023
Business Agoa: US cuts four African countries from trade pact Washington – The United States said on Tuesday it was cutting the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger and Uganda... Read more 1 Nov, 2023
News US defence chief chides coup leaders in Africa trip Luanda – The United States will continue to support “civilian-led” militaries in Africa, its defence chief said on Wednesday,... Read more 28 Sep, 2023
Countries French ambassador to Niger leaves after weeks of tension Niamey – France’s ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early Wednesday, after weeks of tensions between Paris and... Read more 27 Sep, 2023
Countries Niger regime wants ‘negotiated framework’ for French army pullout Niamey – Niger’s coup leaders are demanding a “negotiated framework” for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops,... Read more 27 Sep, 2023
Countries US weighs options in coup-hit Niger after France pullout Niamey – The United States said on Monday it will “evaluate” its next steps on the crisis in Niger... Read more 26 Sep, 2023