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Niger and Benin Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation and Reopen Border Amid Security Concerns

June 3, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tiani and Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni have pledged to remove barriers to stronger bilateral cooperation, including steps toward reopening their shared border, […]

Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram attacks

May 7, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

Chad on Wednesday began a three-day national mourning period following deadly terrorist attacks on soldiers in the Lake Chad region. Twenty-three soldiers were killed and […]

New Sahel Coalition Emerges to Challenge Military Rule Across Three Nations

April 9, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

A new cross-border citizens’ movement, the Alliance of Democrats of the Sahel, was launched on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, bringing together Civil society actors, political […]

Ambush Near Mali Border Claims 16 Lives in Western Niger

March 30, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

Armed attackers have killed at least 16 civilians in an ambush on a convoy in western Niger, underscoring persistent insecurity along the country’s volatile border […]

West African Military Chiefs Seek ECOWAS–AES Coordination to Activate Standby Force by 2026

February 28, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

West African military chiefs meeting on Thursday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, underscored the imperative of closer coordination between the Economic Community of West African States […]

Nigerien Forces Neutralise 43 Militants in Nationwide Counter-Terror Operations

February 21, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

The Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have announced that 43 terrorists were “neutralised” and 28 suspected members and accomplices of armed extremist groups arrested […]

Benin and Niger Expel Diplomats as Bilateral Tensions Deepen

January 6, 2026 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

December 26, 2025 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

December 18, 2025 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

December 13, 2025 Geraldine Boechat 0

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 […]

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