Niger Coup

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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger

US officials are expected to visit Niger in the coming days to finalise plans for the exit of the troops.
US courts Niger junta on deal to keep operating air base
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US courts Niger junta on deal to keep operating air base

The US uses the base for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations in the Sahel region.
Niger leader dissolves local councils
Africa

Niger leader dissolves local councils

General Abdourahamane Tiani disolved municipal, town, and regional councils without giving reasons.
Top US officials leave Niger after failing to meet junta leader
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Top US officials leave Niger after failing to meet junta leader

The three-day visit aimed to renew contact with Niger's military leader who has moved closer to Russia.
Niger fails to pay $22 million debt amid sanctions impact
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Niger fails to pay $22 million debt amid sanctions impact

West Africa's regional bloc imposed sanctions on Niger following a military coup in the country last July.
Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers
Africa

Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers

The changes target the strategically important sectors of mining, petrol and energy.
Gunmen on motorcycles kill scores in Niger village raid
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Gunmen on motorcycles kill scores in Niger village raid

The casualties included self-defence militiamen in the Sunday evening attack, an official said.
Niger junta talks with Ecowas scuttled by aircraft trouble
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Niger junta talks with Ecowas scuttled by aircraft trouble

Niger's rulers had hoped for a chance to work through differences with ECOWAS states.
Niger, Russia agree to deepen military ties
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Niger, Russia agree to deepen military ties

Russian military said it aims to continue dialogue on "increasing the combat readiness" of Niger's military.
Niger PM in Russia for talks on defence ties
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Niger PM in Russia for talks on defence ties

The prime minister intends to discuss widening a partnership with Russia in the areas of defence, agriculture and energy, according to reports.
Freed son of deposed Niger's president arrives in Togo
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Freed son of deposed Niger's president arrives in Togo

The 22-year-old was freed on Monday but his parents remain in custody at the presidential residence.
Niger military leaders reinstate tax on international calls
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Niger military leaders reinstate tax on international calls

The government said the tax could bring in more than $33 million a year to the state's coffers.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

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Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
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Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

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Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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