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US struggles with shaky relations and troop cuts in African nations as military leaders meet

The forced U.S. troop withdrawals from bases in Niger and Chad and the potential to shift some troops to other nations in West Africa will be key issues as the top U.S. military officer meets with his counterparts at a conference

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China-Backed Niger Oil Pipeline Threatened By Internal Crisis

China-backed Niger oil pipeline project faces challenges due to security issues, diplomatic disputes, and economic impacts, impacting regional relations an...

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Coup-hit Niger was betting on a China-backed oil pipeline as a lifeline. Then the troubles began

A pipeline project built with China's support that would make Niger an oil-exporting country is being threatened by an internal security crisis and a diplomatic dispute with neighoring Benin

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Jihadi Fighters Settle In Northwestern Nigeria From Sahel Region

Jihadi fighters from the Sahel region have migrated to northwestern Nigeria, raising security concerns in Kainji Lake National Park. The presence of armed ...

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Niger revokes French company's operating permit at major uranium mine

Nigerien military authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for a large uranium mine from the French company Orano

The Independent UK

Niger revokes French nuclear group’s licence at major uranium mine

Removal of Orano licence highlights tensions with France, with Russia said to be eyeing the major site.

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France's Orano loses operating licence at major uranium mine in Niger

Niger has removed the mining permit of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, highlighting tensions between France and the African country's ruling junta.

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Niger Revokes French Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine

Niger has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, in a move that highlighted tensions between France and the African country's ruling junta.

International Business Times

Jihadi fighters have settled in a Nigerian national park popular with tourists, report claims

Fears that armed groups could further threaten the remaining lions whose populations have declined

The Independent UK

Niger President's Immunity Lifted, Faces High Treason Charges

Niger's President Bazoum faces prosecution as court lifts immunity post-military coup, impacting regional security.

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Niger court scraps immunity of deposed President Bazoum

Decision opens door for military government to prosecute democratically elected president for alleged ‘high treason’.

Al Jazeera

A cycle of debt, sex work and cocaine: the women in west Africa caught in Europe’s drugs trail

As white powder bound for European ports floods the city of Agadez in Niger, female migrants are the most common victims in a growing addiction crisis

The Guardian - UK

Niger's highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

The highest court in Niger lifted the immunity of the country's democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum

The Independent UK

Displaced by violent conflict: the world’s most neglected crises are in Africa – six essential reads

The Norwegian Refugee Council recently released a report highlighting the 10 most neglected displacement crises in the world in 2023. Nine of the 10 countries are in Africa – the only non-African country on the list is Honduras in central America.

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Why African nations are turning to Russia

Russia has taken advantage of political unrest and discontent in coup-hit nations

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Nigeria's unions launch indefinite general strike in bid to raise minimum wage

Nigeria's unions have launched an indefinite general strike in a bid to raise the minimum wage. The government's current offer is 60,000 naira a month, or approximately €37. The country is grappling with the fallout from the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Strikers kicked off the standoff in Lagos…

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Facing Chinese competition, Europe struggles to hold its position in Africa

With the French being chased out of Niger and Mali and Russian and Chinese influence growing, the European Union is struggling to maintain its presence on the African continent. Experts say that Brussels must rewrite its Africa policy if it wants to hold on to its clout.

The Independent UK

US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

The head of the United States military’s Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for the spate of military coups that has swept the region in recent years

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Democracy under scrutiny as Nigerians struggle to afford the basics

Nigeria has played a major role in fostering democracy in Africa’s west but after 25 years its people are losing faith

Guitar World

“When I was very young I didn’t have access to Western music. In 2016, I was first introduced to Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix”: Mdou Moctar is one of Africa’s premier guitar heroes – and he’s using his Stratocaster to spark a revolution

As the Niger guitarist releases a bristling new collection of protest songs, he explains how injustice puts the fire in his fingers, what keeps him loyal to the Strat, and why everybody in his hometown wants to play guitar

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Hundreds Of Boko Haram Hostages Rescued From Forest Enclave

Nigerian army rescues 350 hostages, including women and children, from Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest, showcasing ongoing efforts against extremism.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria

Nigeria's army says it has rescued hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, who had been held captive for months or years by Boko Haram extremists in the country's northeast

International Business Times

US Military To Pull Out All Assets From Niger By Mid-September, Says Pentagon

Talks between the U.S. government and the West African country's ruling military junta, which has geopolitically aligned itself with Russia, resulted into an agreement after discussions about the U.S. leaving the country lasted for weeks.

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U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.

The Independent UK

US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September

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