Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil
Spokesman for coup government stops short of calling for American personnel to leave but says their presence violates sovereignty Niger’s ruling military junta says it...
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Raiders kill at least a dozen worshippers at Burkina Faso church
Atrocity took place during Sunday mass in Essakane village and has been blamed on a jihadi group active in the region At least 15 people...
‘A biodiversity catastrophe’: how the world could look in 2050 – unless we act now
The climate crisis, invasive species, overexploitation of resources and pollution could break down crucial ecosystems. We asked experts to lay out the risks and offer...
Niger’s military rulers say ousted president tried to escape custody
Escape attempt failed and ‘main actors’ have been arrested, says regime spokesperson on state TV Niger’s military rulers say they have foiled an attempt by...
France to begin pulling out troops from Niger this week
Paris says it is unable to work with putschists, leaving efforts to counter Islamists in Sahel in disarray France will begin withdrawing troops from Niger...
France’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former colonies
Niger is only the latest of several west African countries to reject France’s long-standing attempts to interfere in the Sahel When the French president, Emmanuel...
Allies of Niger’s deposed president see hope in French retreat
Advisers of detained Mohamed Bazoum say French withdrawal removes coup leaders’ pretext for power grab Aides and supporters of Niger’s deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum, have...
France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger
Emmanuel Macron says he will consult coup leaders on withdrawal after two months of defying their expulsion order France will withdraw its ambassador from Niger...
Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops
Demonstrators gather near base housing French soldiers as military junta accuses Paris of interference Thousands of protesters rallied in Niger’s capital Niamey to call for...
Russia uses social media channels to exploit Niger coup
Moscow aiming to increase influence in Africa, winning lucrative contracts and gaining access to key resources Social media channels associated with the Russian state have...
