Russia and Sahel states deepen military ties as insurgent attacks persist
Russia and the West African countries making up the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) – Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ...
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Niger arrests at least 16 for same-sex sexual acts, judicial source says
The West African country of Niger has arrested at least 16 people after introducing prison sentences and fines for same-sex ...
Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC
Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, ...
Gunfire erupts near airport in Niger’s capital
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist ...
Niger inaugurates new power plant to ease electricity cuts
In Niger, residents of the capital Niamey have become accustomed to daily power outages. Electricity rationing has been a persistent ...
ISIS-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control
Malian forces are back in control of a town on the Niger border that Islamic State-linked insurgents entered this week, ...
Mali and Niger accuse neighbours of backing terrorism in Sahel rift
A widening diplomatic rift is emerging in West Africa as Niger and Mali level new accusations against neighbouring states over terrorism ...
Fighting between Sahel-based terrorist rivals spills into Niger
The West African affiliates of al Qaeda and Islamic State have clashed in Niger for the first time, according to ...
Niger coup leader Bazoum still detained as presidential term ends
The presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader, Mohamed Bazoum, officially ends on Thursday, but he is unlikely to be released ...
ECOWAS appoints veteran diplomat to mediate with Sahel States
Lansana Kouyaté, a former Guinean prime minister, has been tasked with re-establishing dialogue with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after ...
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