Russia and Sahel states deepen military ties as insurgent attacks persist
NIAMEY, July 9 (Reuters) – Russia and the West African countries making up the Alliance of Sahel States…
The Sahel and European security
Instability in the Sahel has direct consequences for Europe, affecting security, migration and international stability. A French officer…
How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era is ushered in
In Cotonou, Benin’s largest city and economic capital located on the southern Atlantic coast, construction crews are busy…
As France tries to reset relations with Africa, China’s influence looms large
France has committed €23 billion (US$26.7 billion) to Africa’s private sector in a bid to counter Chinese dominance…
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…