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Russian Nationals Claim Abduction By Al-Qaida In Niger

Two Russian nationals allegedly kidnapped by militants in Niger, highlighting security challenges in the Sahel region.

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Anger in Nigeria over the spiralling cost of living

Nationwide protests against Nigeria's rising cost of living enter day two. Demonstrators have clashed with police, prompting authorities to enforce curfews across several northern states. Also in this edition, a pipeline carring oil from Niger to Benin is under continued threat of attacks by armed rebels. The assaults risks hampering…

France 24

Nigeria anti-hardship protests turn deadly as police fire shots, tear gas

At least 13 protesters have been killed during mass protests in Nigeria over the country's economic crisis, a rights group claimed Friday. Nigeria's police chief defended the security forces, saying they had acted professionally.

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Bombing in Nigeria's Borno state kills more than 15 people, say police

Although no one has claimed the attack, Boko Haram are suspected to be behind a bombing which killed at least 16 people on Wednesday, the latest in a series of lethal attacks against civilians in the area.

France 24

Up to seven reportedly dead in Nigeria after clashes between police and citizens

Anti-government protests held in Abuja, Minna, Katsina and Lagos despite official efforts to stifle it

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s evil’: Breast ironing leaves long-term scars for women in Nigeria

Rights groups say the traditional practice that seeks to protect girls from sexual predators is a form of mutilation.

Al Jazeera

French nuclear giant slips into the red following Niger-French breakup

French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly degraded" political context since a military regime came to power a year ago.

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Human rights in Niger 'in free fall' a year after coup, rights groups say

Military authorities in Niger have committed numerous human rights violations a year after seizing power in a coup, according to a report published Thursday by three international NGOs.

Radio France Internationale

A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties

While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

Al Jazeera

A year has passed since Niger's dramatic coup. Life has become more dangerous and desperate

One year has passed since a dramatic coup in Niger

The Independent UK

Terrorism and organized crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

A U.N. envoy says terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat" in Africa’s volatile Sahel region

The Independent UK

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso: How a triumvirate of military leaders are redrawing West Africa’s map

The military juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed a treaty of confederation Saturday bringing together 72 million people into the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). It’s a decision, they say, that will not only allow the three nations to wipe the scourge of jihadist violence from their countries,…

France 24

UK-Rwanda migrant deal ‘did not stipulate return of funds’

In tonight's edition: Kigali says that a refund is not on the table now that the UK's new PM, Keir Starmer, has scrapped the controversial deportation plan. Hundreds of millions of pounds have already been spent building homes as planned. Meanwhile, a deal signed between Benin and Nigeria in May…

France 24

West Africa is changing: five essential reads on breakaways from Ecowas

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has been in the news lately – mostly for the wrong reasons.

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Sudan army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan hosts Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's prime minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit Sudan since its descent into brutal conflict as trapped residents from the besieged city of Al Fashir speak of drones hunting down civilians in the streets. Also, neighbouring South Sudan is facing more economic turbulence as the…

Radio France Internationale

New Sahel Confederation challenges regional order as ECOWAS seeks dialogue

The military heads of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened for the inaugural summit of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES). The leaders emphasised territorial and popular sovereignty as core principles of their leadership through a new treaty. Concurrently, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is exploring…

France 24

Kenya starvation cult leader goes on trial on terrorism charges

In tonight's edition: the man accused of orchestrating the deaths in the notorious Shakahola forest massacre appears in court on terror charges. The bodies of hundreds of followers of self-appointed religious leader Paul Mackenzie have been dug up from the Kenyan wilderness. Also, US troops pull out from their base…

International Business Times

New Sahel Bloc Leaves West Africa More Divided Than Ever

The creation of a Sahel confederation on Saturday plunged West Africa into an unprecedented crisis that could threaten the free movement of people and goods in the region.

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The Guardian - UK

Ecowas warns of ‘disintegration’ as juntas split from west African bloc

Breakaway union by military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger exposes growing fissures within the region

The Independent UK

Senegal’s leader wasn't born when ECOWAS was founded. He's asked to reunite the bloc split by coups

Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest, is suddenly faced with a huge challenge of reuniting a weakened regional bloc that is older than him

International Business Times

West Africa Bloc Warns Of 'Disintegration' After Juntas Solidify Split

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced "disintegration" after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union.

International Business Times

Junta States' Exit Hangs Over West African Summit

A West African leaders' summit opened amid political turmoil on Sunday after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting.

Al Jazeera

West African leaders’ summit opens as coup-hit countries form alliance

The formation of Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger overshadows ECOWAS summit, set to open in Abuja.

International Business Times

Junta Leaders' Meeting Overshadows West African Summit

A West African leaders' summit opens on Sunday amid political turmoil after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway union at a rival meeting.

Al Jazeera

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS

Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.

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