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Niger coup jeopardizes Western fight against Islamist militants
NBC News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoNIAMEY, Niger — A military coup in Niger threatens to derail the Western fight against Islamist...
As Russia looms, US seeks influence in West Africa's fight against Islamists
Reuters via Yahoo News· 1 year agoU.S. commanders leading annual counter-terrorism exercises in West Africa have urged coastal...
Suspected Islamist militants abduct dozens in Nigeria
Semafor via Yahoo News· 3 months agoSemafor Signals Supported by Insights from The Economist, International Crisis Group, and The Wall...
Africa at a crossroads as more democracies fall to military coups, experts say
Good Morning America via Yahoo News· 8 months agoIn the wee hours of the morning, a group of men dressed in military uniform appear on state...
Niger crisis drives wedge between US and France
Semafor via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThe News The wave of coups d’états sweeping Africa is fueling a rift between the world’s “oldest allies”: France and the U.S. The toppling in late July...
There were 13 military coups in Africa in recent years. Why does this keep happening?
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoA military coup this week in Niger, a land-locked former French colony, marked the 13th attempt − 10...
Africa’s latest coup is a headache for the West and an opportunity for Russia
CNN via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe image of pro-coup protesters in Niger, gathered outside the French embassy in the capital city...
Analysis-West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal
Reuters via Yahoo News· 8 months agoFrance's decision to pull 1,500 troops from Niger leaves a gaping hole in Western efforts to counter...
US sanctions militant leaders over hostages in West Africa
Reuters via AOL· 1 month agoThe U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on leaders of militant groups over the taking of hostages, including Americans, in West Africa, the Treasury and State departments said. The sanctions on ...
West Africa's ultimatum to Niger coup leaders nears deadline
Reuters via AOL· 10 months agoNIAMEY/ABUJA (Reuters) -West Africa's regional bloc was to determine on Friday a potential...