Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram attacks
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 […]
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New Sahel Coalition Emerges to Challenge Military Rule Across Three Nations
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
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
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
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
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. […]
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 […]