Gunfire and Explosions Reported Near Niger’s Capital Airport
NewsFeedHeavy gunfire and explosions erupted near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday, with videos capturing flashes in the sky ...
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Niger cancels licenses of tanker drivers who won’t travel
Niger has revoked the licenses of 14 transport operators and 19 drivers for refusing to deliver fuel to Mali, which ...
Schools in Niger State Resume Classes Following Abductions
Nigerian officials announced that schools in Niger state will reopen from January 12, following a mass abduction in November that ...
African countries ban US citizens due to COVID-19 concerns
Mali and Burkina Faso are imposing full visa bans on US citizens in response to President Trump's visa bans on ...
Niger’s military leaders call for mobilization against armed groups
Niger’s military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.Niger’s military government has announced a ...
Key challenge facing Sahel region: Summit analysis.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have formed a joint military battalion to combat armed groups in the Sahel region, addressing ...
Alliance of Sahel States works to stop armed group advancement.
Leaders from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso are gathering at an Alliance of Sahel States summit in Bamako to discuss ...
Did Benin’s foiled coup strengthen ECOWAS’s influence in West Africa?
On December 7, soldiers in Benin attempted a coup but were thwarted by the loyalist forces of President Patrice Talon, ...
Nigeria sends troops to Benin to remove coup plotters
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu deployed fighter jets and ground troops to Benin to thwart a coup attempt, following requests for ...
West African Culture Featured at Dakar ECOFEST 2025
NewsFeedECOFEST 2025 is currently being held in Dakar, Senegal, emphasizing the role of culture in building resilience during political crises ...
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