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Russia looms large on Scholz's first Africa tour as chancellor

Russia's impact on energy and food prices and security will provide the backdrop to Olaf Scholz's first trip to Africa as German Chancellor, a three-day tour of Senegal, Niger and South Africa kicking off on Sunday.

Reuters

UN: 18 Million Facing Severe Hunger in West Africa's Sahel

The UN is warning that 18 million people in Africa’s Sahel region face severe hunger in the next three months, citing the impacts of Russia's war in Ukraine, the coronavirus pandemic, climate-induced shocks and rising costs. The hunger crisis may press increased numbers of people to migrate out of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN, Niger lament Mali’s withdrawal from G5 Sahel force

The decision to abandon the multinational effort may further isolate Bamako on the regional and global stage.

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Ten Nigerian cabinet ministers step down ahead of 2023 presidential elections

There's political upheaval in Nigeria after ten government officials step down, signalling their interest in the 2023 elections. Also, Somalia prepares for a presidential poll this weekend after months of delays. Sunday's winner will have no shortages of challenges, as the country faces an Islamist insurgency, famine and drought. Finally,…

France 24

Child malnutrition mounts amid conflict in northeast Nigeria

Aid agencies are warning that acute malnutrition is on the rise in northeast Nigeria

The Independent UK

Niger: NGOs complain over alleged loss of $99m in state funds

Niger, the poorest country in the world, is struggling with a reputation for corruption and volatility.

Al Jazeera

Two decades later, Nigeria’s health insurance is still flailing

Most Nigerians, especially rural dwellers, often go without adequate healthcare or insurance.

Al Jazeera

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Analysis: Can Niger become the main Western ally in the Sahel?

Niamey has consistently presented an image of a friendly and reliable partner to the international community.

Al Jazeera

UN chief wants African Union force with tougher mandate for Mali

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has told RFI Mali could collapse if the UN withdraws its peacekeeping mission there, but suggested an option could be to replace it with an African Union force backed by a tougher operating mandate.

Radio France Internationale

UN Chief Calls for Safe Return for Nigeria's Displaced

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for the safe and "dignified" return of people displaced by Nigeria's conflict, as local authorities close camps and urge people to go back to their communities. More than 40,000 people have been killed and around 2.2 million people displaced by over a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

In Nigeria, UN chief welcomes reintegration of extremists

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has lauded Nigerian authorities' efforts to reintegrate repentant Boko Haram militants, saying the initiative is “the best thing we can do for peace.”

The Independent UK

US Embassy in Mali Issues Security Alert, Warns Citizens of Possible Terrorist Attack

The US Embassy in Mali issued a security alert on Friday, advising its citizens that a terrorist attack may be planned in Bamako through the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The attack may be targeting locations frequented by Westerners, including embassies, hotels, and restaurants, the embassy noted.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN chief to make West Africa trip to Senegal, Niger, Nigeria

The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will head to West Africa on Saturday to join Muslims marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and to highlight the impact of the Ukraine war on the African continent

The Independent UK

At least one killed in attack on north Benin police station

At least one police officer was killed and several wounded in an attack on a police station in north Benin, an area affected by a spillover of militant activity in neighbouring Burkina Faso and Niger, two police sources said on Tuesday.

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Park rangers enter fray in West Africa's battle with militants

When a dozen suspected Islamist militants from a neighbouring country were spotted riding motorcycles through the W National Park in northern Benin armed with AK-47 assault rifles, park rangers snapped into action.

The Guardian - UK

In this new age of empire, the west has no need to conquer. Money and coercion do the job

Britain’s refugee deal with Rwanda is just the latest example of how rich nations extend their sovereignty by getting the poor to do their bidding

Al Jazeera

Explosion at Nigerian illegal oil refinery kills more than 100

Unemployment and poverty in oil-producing Niger Delta has made illegal crude refining an attractive but deadly business.

Reuters

Niger debates deployment of more European special forces on its territory

Niger lawmakers started debating on Friday a bill to approve the presence of more European special forces to help stem a jihadist insurgency across the Sahel, a deployment rejected by some parties that oppose Western military influence.

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More than 160 passengers still missing from train attacked in Nigeria

Boko Haram and local bandits suspected to have bombed rail tracks in Kaduna as dozens remain unaccounted for

The Conversation

Toxic mix of bandits, arms, drugs and terrorism is alarming Nigerians: what now?

Banditry in Nigeria emerged as an isolated rural phenomenon in the late 2000s. It’s now evolved into sophisticated violent criminality, characterised by syndicates with immense reach across regions and countries.

Reuters

Mali massacre survivors say white mercenaries involved in killings

It was market day in the town of Moura in central Mali when Malian troops backed by white mercenaries descended in helicopters and opened fire on bewildered residents, according to witnesses' accounts.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Seven Police Officers, 4 Soldiers Die in Niger Attacks

Seven Niger police officers and four soldiers were killed on Tuesday in two separate attacks near the country's borders with Burkina Faso and Libya, the government said Wednesday. Niger's interior ministry said "unidentified armed bandits" attacked the Petelkole police station near Burkina Faso in western Niger and a military base…

Reuters

Armed men kill 11 security force members in Niger attacks, government says

Unidentified armed men killed seven border police and four National Guard members in separate attacks in different parts of Niger, the government said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

ISIL 2.0: How the group became a franchise

Since its 2019 defeat, ISIL has morphed into a series of affiliates taking hold in Afghanistan and Africa’s Sahel belt.

The Guardian - UK

Mdou Moctar review – passionate shredding by Nigerien guitar hero

Moctar’s Tuareg-language rock has been justifiably compared to Eddie Van Halen – it is utterly thrilling

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