Radio France Internationale6d
Fears for the future in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso over Ecowas withdrawal
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso – who have formed their own Alliance of Sahel States – from West African bloc ...
devdiscourse20h
Hostage Drama in the Sahel: Moroccan Truckers Freed in Niger
Four Moroccan truck drivers were kidnapped over the weekend in West Africa and released in Niger. They were transporting electrical equipment on a dangerous route affected by militant activity in the ...
The Punch Newspapers1d
Niger frees journalist detained over anti-junta broadcast
Niger has freed an editor-in-chief arrested after his TV news channel aired a programme critical of the ruling junta, the ...
28 Beninese soldiers killed in attack near Niger, Burkina Faso border as jihadist violence escalates
Attacks in northern Benin have increased in recent years with authorities accusing members of the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda ...
Niger journalist held after channel suspended, association says
NIAMEY NIGER - A major journalist in Niger was in custody Saturday an association said a day after the private TV channel he ...
Mmegi1d
Burkina Faso, its dire security challenges
The inauguration of a new President in Ghana some few days ago brought to the fore the debate on the role of military junta in Africa’s political landscape.
Burkina Faso Joins Chad, Senegal in Criticising Macron’s Comments on Africa | Firstpost Africa
Burkina Faso Joins Chad, Senegal in Criticising Macron’s Comments on Africa | Firstpost Africa Burkina Faso has joined Chad ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper3d
Despite Row With Niger, FG Forges Ahead With Kano-Maradi Rail Project
The railway will connect Kano to Jigawa State, on the northern border of Nigeria, and extend to Maradi, Niger. In addition, a ...
Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped in Burkina Faso have been released
Four Moroccan truck drivers who were kidnapped in West Africa over the weekend were released in Niger. The drivers were the latest victims of insecurity in the Sahel, an arid swath of land south of ...
Niger Frees News Editor Who Aired Junta-critical Story
Niger has freed an editor-in-chief arrested after his TV news channel aired a programme critical of the ruling junta, the broadcaster told AFP on Monday.