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Niger junta creates anti-corruption commissionF

The military regime in Niger that seized power in a coup said late Wednesday it has created an anti-corruption commission to recover public assets. Niger's military took power on July 26, toppling democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum. The military chiefs...

Niger and ECOWAS: The cost of collective punishmentF

Lines of hundreds of trucks stretch back many kilometres close to Benin's northern border with Niger, their cargo wasting and their drivers going broke after weeks stranded at the closed frontier. Almost two months since a coup ousted Niger's president, the trucks...

Sahel: Growing tension between Niger and BeninF

Niger’s junta dispatched army reinforcements in Gaya, a town located on the border with Benin, some 300 km from Niamey. The increased military presence is likely connected to the border dispute between Niger and Benin on the island of Lété, a conflict that dates back...

Sahel: Niger takes risks over diplomatic standoff with FranceF

The European Union's top diplomat on Monday voiced solidarity with France's ambassador to Niger, who has faced intense pressure after refusing expulsion orders from military leaders. After sacking the elected government in late July, the military said it was expelling...

Sahel: Impoverished Niger now has oil but it needs to build a pipeline and circumvent sanctions to export itF

Sahel: Impoverished Niger now has oil but it needs to build a pipeline and circumvent sanctions to export itF

Nov 2, 2023

The military leaders who took power in Niger this year have commissioned a giant pipeline that will carry crude oil to...

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains activeF

Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains activeF

Oct 30, 2023

In a stark contrast to the declining French presence, the United States has displayed a robust commitment to the Sahel...

Niger braces for fresh EU sanctionsF

Niger braces for fresh EU sanctionsF

Oct 23, 2023

The European Union on Monday took a legal step towards imposing sanctions on Niger's new military rulers, who...

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