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Sahel: French forces are leaving Niger this weekF

France said Thursday that it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with the post-coup regime, which insists the exit be carried out in accordance with its "conditions". The announcement by the French army follows weeks of tensions...

Libya: Revisiting Derna a month after the floods: mental trauma and thousands still missingF

By Rim Taher: Nearly a month after floods hit Derna in eastern Libya, survivors are struggling to overcome the psychological toll, with many grieving the loss -- or still without news -- of loved ones. Extreme rainfall from hurricane-strength Storm Daniel caused two...

Algeria fires CEO of energy giant SonatrachF

Corruption and Politics: By Arezki Daoud:  Oil company Sonatrach is once again going through turmoil. This week, CEO Hakkar has been fired, in a case that sees business intersects with politics. As Algeria prepares for a presidential election in 2024, the various...

Sahel: 29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadistsF

Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on Monday night, declaring a three-day national mourning period. The soldiers were targeted using "improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles by...