Benin and Niger Expel Diplomats as Bilateral Tensions Deepen
Benin and Niger have exchanged diplomatic expulsions this week, underscoring two years of strained relations between the West African neighbours, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. […]
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Niger Suspends Visas for Americans After US Imposes Entry Restrictions
Niger announced on 25 December a sweeping ban on the issuance of visas to United States citizens, marking a retaliatory response to Washington’s decision to […]
Côte d’Ivoire Gold Miners Begin Paying New 8% Revenue Royalty After Months of Dispute
Gold mining companies in Côte d’Ivoire have started paying a new 8% revenue royalty, retroactive to January, following months of disagreement over its legality, three […]
Nigeria and Niger Seal Accord on Border Demarcation and Security Collaboration
Nigeria and the Republic of Niger have formalized a strategic agreement to advance the re-demarcation of their shared boundary and strengthen security coordination, following a […]
Burkina Faso Detains Nigerian Military Crew Over Unauthorized Airspace Entry
Burkina Faso briefly detained eleven Nigerian military officers after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made an emergency landing in the country. The landing occurred […]
Niger Suspends Activities of Numerous NGOs Amid Compliance Drive
Niger’s Ministry of the Interior announced the suspension of operations for a large number of national and international humanitarian NGOs and development associations. Only organisations […]
Benin, Togo and Niger Owe Nigeria $20 Million for Electricity Supply
Nigeria remains a critical power supplier in West Africa despite its ongoing domestic electricity shortages. In the first half of 2025, Benin, Togo, and Niger […]
Guinea’s Transition Takes a New Turn as interim president Enters Presidential Race
General Mamadi Doumbouya on Monday formally submitted his candidacy for Guinea’s 28 December presidential election, reversing his earlier pledge not to contest after leading a […]
UN Confirms Over 120 Deaths as Floods Devastate Niger
More than 120 people have lost their lives in severe flooding across Niger this year, according to the United Nations. Speaking at a briefing on […]
American Humanitarian Pilot Kidnapped in Central Niamey
An American national, 48-year-old pilot Kevin Rideout, was abducted overnight between Tuesday, 21 and Wednesday, 22 October in Niamey, Niger’s capital. Rideout, who works for […]