Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years
Niger's military ruler has been sworn in as the country's president for…
The region with more ‘terror deaths’ than rest of world combined
The Sahel region of Africa is the "epicentre of global terrorism" and…
Three military-run states leave West African bloc – what will change?
Three countries under military rule have officially left West African regional bloc…
Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger
Nigeria has denied accusations from Niger's military leader, Brig Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani,…
West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states
Leaders of the West African regional grouping, Ecowas, have approved the withdrawal…
West African bloc pins hopes on ambitious superhighway from Ivory Coast to Nigeria
West African leaders are holding a crucial summit in Nigeria's capital Abuja,…
Niger’s military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts
Niger's military government has suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it…
How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger's military…
My life as a ‘fifth wife’ in Niger: The woman who fought her enslaver in court and won
Hadizatou Mani-Karoau was sold off to a local chief, aged just 12,…
He bought me like a chicken in the market
Al-Husseina Amadou never forgets the day she was sold. Like her parents,…
