Burkina Faso bans "homosexuality and associated practices" as Africa's coup belt lurches away from the West
Johannesburg — The military junta that seized power in Burkina Faso less than two years ago announce...
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U.S. troops leaving Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup, officials say
The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer ...
U.S. troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by the West African country's ruling junta will complete their with...
Russian military personnel enter Niger airbase where some U.S. troops remain
Russian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger where some U.S. troops are located, two ...
Malian army says it killed an Islamic State group commander who attacked U.S., Niger forces
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with the deaths of U...
Why the military withdrawal from Niger is a "devastating blow" to the U.S., and likely a win for Russia
Johannesburg — After investing more than $1 billion in Niger over a decade, the U.S. military has ag...
U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
The U.S. has agreed to withdraw its forces from the West African nation of Niger, an official confir...
U.S. weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is working with Niger officials to find a way for U.S. troops to stay...
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa’s regional bloc as tensions deepen
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from...
Blinken pitches the US as an alternative to Russia’s Wagner in Africa’s troubled Sahel
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pitched the United States as...
France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — France on Friday completed the withdrawal of its troops after they were asked ...
France to close its embassy in Niger for an ‘indefinite period,’ according to letter to staff
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — France will close its diplomatic mission in Niger following this summer’s coup...
West African court orders Niger’s president to be released and reinstated nearly 5 months after coup
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A court of the West African regional bloc ordered the release and reinstatemen...
West African leaders acknowledge little progress in their push for democracy in coup-hit region
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — In a renewed push for respect for democracy in coup-hit West Africa, leaders f...
Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Niger’s junta on Monday scrapped two key military agreements that the West Afr...
Niger fashion designer aims to show a positive image of her country at Joburg Fashion Week
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Niger fashion designer Alia Bare took center stage at the Joburg Fashion Week wi...
Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Hamsa Diakite can’t remember the last time her family of eight had a good meal....
France completes withdrawal of troops from northern base in Niger as part of planned departure
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — France has completed the withdrawal of troops from a northern base in Niger as...
Lawyers call for ousted Niger president’s release after the junta says it foiled an escape attempt
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Lawyers for Niger’s ousted president called for his immediate release Friday, ...
IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Many poor countries in Africa face the harshest effects of climate change: sev...