Russian President Putin discusses security cooperation with West and Central African leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed security and economic cooperation with Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita by phone on Wednesday, both ...
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ECOWAS: Can gentle persuasion win back Mali, Burkina Fas and Niger?
West Africa’s beleaguered regional grouping seems to be changing tack since three of its members announced they were leaving the ...
Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says
Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the ...
A new currency for West Africa is hinted at by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger; what will it take to succeed?
On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a ...
Nigeria reopens borders with Niger
Nigeria has announced the lifting of sanctions against Niger, reopening its borders with the Sahelian nation effective immediately. The decision, ...
Nigeria secures $1.3 bln funding for rail link to Niger Republic
Nigeria has secured $1.3 billion in funding to complete a railway project connecting Kano, the largest city in the north, ...
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to form joint force to fight jihadist insurgency
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will form a joint force to meet the countries' defence and security goals. The announcement ...
Niger, Benin move to improve strained ties
Niger has still not reopened its land border with Benin since the West African regional bloc Ecowas lifted many of ...
Free movement in West Africa: three nations quitting Ecowas may confront migration challenges
Ecowas covers a variety of sectors, but migration is a major one. The bloc’s protocols since 1979 have long been ...
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger
The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would lift strict sanctions on Niger as it seeks a new ...
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