European Union countries have adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July. This is aimed at strengthening measures taken by... read more →
Nigeria has destroyed Pangolin scales worth 1.4 million dollars. The government says it's a demonstration of its stand against trafficking and illegal trade, and resolve to conserve wildlife. Tesem Akende... read more →
Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule in three years. He made the pledge after meeting with mediators from West... read more →
Dr. Ndumba Kamwanya, a Political Analyst, has cautioned against the worrisome trend of coups and instability reemerging in the East and West African regions, highlighting their negative impact on good... read more →
The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the killings of Niger soldiers by armed groups. Niger's defence ministry said 17 soldiers were killed and 20 others wounded on... read more →
More than 60 people are feared dead after a boat carrying migrants was found off Cape Verde in West Africa. The BBC reports that the migrants believed to be from... read more →
The Economic Community of West African States has strongly condemned threats by Niger's military rulers to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. The military Junta in Niger on Sunday said it... read more →
The junta that seized power in Niger in a July 26 coup said late on Sunday that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum could be prosecuted for high treason. The coup leaders... read more →
The United States will hold the junta that took power in Niger accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and detained members of the government,... read more →
West African heads of state hold a summit today. It's aiming to agree on a plan of action for Niger, where coup leaders have refused to stand down despite the... read more →