France denies role in Niger airport attack as junta doubles down on accusations
Macron’s comments come as tensions between Paris and Niamey continue to simmer following Niger’s 2023 coup – and…
The Sahel revolts: France’s African order collapses
When General Amadou Abdramane declared that Niger was “preparing for war with France,” many dismissed it as rhetoric.…
Niger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack | Military News
‘They should be ready to hear us roar,’ says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending…
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Chinese workers are returning to Africa in their thousands, reversing a decade-long decline and signalling a renewed focus…
Niger’s uranium nationalisation shakes indebted France
For half a century, Niger’s plains fed France’s atomic dreams. The uranium pulled from the ground there lit…
United States suspends Visa issuance to Niger indefinitely
On July 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced an indefinite suspension of all routine visa services…
Italy and Greece sound the alarm over Libya. But allies aren’t rushing to help. – POLITICO
Athens has also sent two warships to conduct patrols off Libya in response to the migration surge and…
Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm | Mining News
Niger’s nationalisation of Somair mine operated by Orano comes as it moves away from France and seeks closer…
Algeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates | News
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recall ambassadors to Algeria amid deteriorating relations and shooting down of Mali drone.…