West Africa’s ‘coup belt’: Did Mali’s 2020 army takeover change the region? | Politics News
Four years ago this month, a group of Malian soldiers descended…
Niger repeal of anti-migration law applauded as one less ‘colonial fetter’ | Features
At the weekend, Niger’s military government abrogated the controversial Law 36-2015, which…
Niger’s military government repeals anti-migration law after eight years | Migration News
The new order also stipulates that convictions handed down under the law…
Niger government asks court to force ECOWAS to lift coup sanctions | Military News
Millions in Niger face hardship due to economic sanctions after the July…
French forces depart Niger, US declares military rulers conducted coup | Military News
First of some 1,500 French forces leave Niger after being ordered to…
Niger declares mourning after dozens of soldiers killed in attack near Mali | Military News
The government declares three days of national mourning following the attack by…
A dozen soldiers killed after rebel attack in southwest Niger | Armed Groups News
The deaths come as former colonial power France prepares to withdraw a…
French ambassador to Niger returns to Paris | News
Niger’s military leaders had told Sylvain Itte to leave the country after…
France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron | News
The new military rulers had been demanding the exit of the French…
Africa’s coup epidemic: Has democracy failed the continent? | Politics
In August, when a group of Gabonese military officers deposed President Ali…