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Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger
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Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger

US says Russian troops do not have access to its forces or military equipment at airbase in capital Niamey.
US, Niger to hold talks on withdrawal of American troops
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US, Niger to hold talks on withdrawal of American troops

Niger terminated its longstanding military agreement with Washington in early March this year.
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.
Protesters in Niger call for US troops exit
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Protesters in Niger call for US troops exit

The crowd was heard chanting "Down with American imperialism" and "The people's liberation is on the march".
Niger receives military equipment, trainers from Russia
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Niger receives military equipment, trainers from Russia

The deployment of Russian instructors comes after Niger expelled French troops and revoked its military accord with the United States.
Niger leader dissolves local councils
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Niger leader dissolves local councils

General Abdourahamane Tiani disolved municipal, town, and regional councils without giving reasons.
Niger soldiers killed in ambush by motorbike militants
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Niger soldiers killed in ambush by motorbike militants

Three days of national mourning declared after militants attacked the army unit between Teguey and Bankilare.
Niger breaks off military ties with US
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Niger breaks off military ties with US

This move comes just a day after a senior delegation of the US government ended a three-day visit to Niger aimed at renewing contact with the junta.
Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers
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Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers

The changes target the strategically important sectors of mining, petrol and energy.
Why are Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leaving ECOWAS?
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Why are Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leaving ECOWAS?

The three countries exiting the regional bloc are all under military rule following a series of coups.
Niger's military airstrikes kill civilians
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Niger's military airstrikes kill civilians

Niger's junta says the military airstrikes targeted armed attackers but that civilians were later discovered among the casualties.
US wants to be Niger junta's 'best' partner - Envoy
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US wants to be Niger junta's 'best' partner - Envoy

The US’s plans were announced just days after Niger and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen defence cooperation.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

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.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

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

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
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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