Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years
Niger's military ruler has been sworn in as the country's president for a transitional period of five years.Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani ...
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The region with more ‘terror deaths’ than rest of world combined
The Sahel region of Africa is the "epicentre of global terrorism" and now, for the first time, accounts for "over ...
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Optimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Niger is set to hold a national convention to map out its long-awaited political transition following the ...
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Three Countries Officially Quit Major West African ECOWAS Alliance
Three military-ruled countries have officially withdrawn from the West African regional alliance known as ECOWAS, the bloc said on Wednesday, ...
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4 Moroccan truck drivers disappear on Burkina-Niger border
Rabat, Morocco — Four Moroccan truck drivers went missing Saturday as they crossed the restive border area between Burkina Faso ...
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Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger’s Agadez city, authorities say
Niamey, Niger — An Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Niger's Agadez city, residents and the Austrian Foreign ...
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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The Austrian foreign ministry says a female citizen has been taken by unknown assailants in the military-ran West African country, ...
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Post falsely claims video shows Niger protest against alleged France-Nigeria partnership
Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 2024 by accusing Nigeria of plotting to destabilise his country together with France. ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in ...
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West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc
Three West African states ruled by military leaders have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens in the 15-member ...
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