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Despite fears in Europe, no migrant surge after Niger junta scrapped ban
Reuters via AOL· 1 day agoNiger's military leaders in November scrapped a European Union-backed law that criminalised people...
U.S. Confronts Failures as Terrorism Spreads in West Africa
New York Times· 21 hours agoState are on the march. Military coups have toppled civilian-led governments in Mali, Guinea,...
Benin-Niger spat deepens with arrests at crude pipeline terminal
Reuters via Yahoo News· 2 days agoA prosecutor in Benin said authorities had detained on Wednesday five Niger nationals for allegedly entering Benin's Seme-Kpodji pipeline terminal under false pretences, deepening ...
After Training African Coup Leaders, Pentagon Blames Russia for African Coups
The Intercept· 2 days agoThe article, which calls for “standing up to Africa’s juntas,” fails to mention that at least 15 ...
Russia Is Said to Seek French-Held Uranium Assets in Niger
Bloomberg via Yahoo Finance· 5 days ago(Bloomberg) -- Russia is seeking to take over uranium assets in Niger held by a state-controlled...
US military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 7 days agoHigh-ranking military officials from the U.S. and its top African allies watched intently as dust...
Russia to provide more military aid, instructors to Burkina Faso
Reuters via AOL· 3 days agoRussia will send additional military supplies and instructors to Burkina Faso to help the west...
Russia’s foreign minister again visits Africa
Politico· 4 days agoGuinea has been ruled by a military junta since 2021. Col. Mamadi Doumbouya seized power saying he was preventing Guinea from slipping into chaos and accusing the previous ...
Niger to set up protection force for 'strategic' sites
AFP via Yahoo News· 3 days agoNiger's army says it is creating a special force to protect "strategic" sites, including uranium...
What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa
Seattle Times· 2 days agoRussia’s top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several...