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EU to end military mission to Niger by June 30
Reuters· 10 hours agoUntil a coup in 2023, Niger had been a partner of the West in Africa's Sahel region against militants who have killed thousands and displaced ...
The ripple effects of the coup in Niger
Washington Post· 4 days agoNiger has been a key U.S. ally in West Africa in the fight against growing threats from Islamist extremist groups. But a military coup
Biden welcomes Kenya's leader as US under pressure in Africa
BBC via Yahoo News· 5 days agoIf there’s one country which best captures the challenges facing the US in Africa, perhaps it is ...
Mali opposition declares transition government in exile
RFI via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoMalian opposition politicians have formed a transition government in exile to rival the military...
Chad's Deby sworn in as president after three years of military rule
Reuters via Yahoo News· 4 days agoDeby seized power after rebels killed his father, long-standing President Idriss Deby, as he was...
US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows in Africa
BBC via AOL· 4 days agoThis week the Pentagon confirmed a full withdrawal of around 1,000 troops from Niger by September...
After talks with China, Benin eases oil export ban against Niger
South China Morning Post· 7 days agoCNPC has invested US$4.6 billion in Niger’s petroleum industry, and its subsidiary PetroChina owns...
As U.S. influence in Africa wanes, Kenya bucks the trend
Washington Post· 6 days agoWilliam Ruto’s visit to Washington comes as a coups and wars, the use of Russian mercenaries, and...
Failed pro-imperialist coup targets Democratic Republic of Congo
World Socialist Web Site· 5 days agoMen in fatigues opened fire, killing two of Economy Minister Vital Kamerhe’s 15 guards. The...
Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years
Reuters· 2 days agoThe military authorities seized power in a 2022 coup and promised to hold elections in July this year to restore civilian rule, but also said that...