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Niger

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Uncertainty in West Africa’s Mining Sector as Arrests Rattle Western Companies

    The arrest of mining executives in Mali, threats to strip permits in Burkina Faso, and the seizure of a French-run uranium site in Niger have raised concerns among Western miners in West Africa, according to Reuters' reports. While day-to-day production has largely continued in Mali and Burkina Faso, the escalating tensions are expected to impact firms seeking financing and insurance. This uncertainty could hamper supply growth in Africa's […]

todayDecember 12, 2024 8

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EU to Recall Ambassador from Niger

  The European Union announced it will recall its ambassador from Niger after the country's ruling military criticized the management of a humanitarian aid fund. Reuters has it that the Niger junta accused the EU ambassador of mismanaging a 1.3 million euro fund intended for flood victims, distributing it among several international NGOs without transparency or collaboration with local authorities.

todayNovember 25, 2024 9

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Nigeria and Niger Strengthen Security Ties Despite Ongoing Tensions

Nigeria and Niger have signed a new agreement to enhance their security cooperation, the Nigerian military announced on Thursday reports Reuters. The deal, formalized through a memorandum of understanding by the defense chiefs in Niamey, aims to reinforce collaboration and promote regional stability, despite ongoing tensions following last year's coup in Niger.

todayAugust 30, 2024 4

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Niger Resumes Oil Exports via Benin After Dispute

Niger has restarted crude oil exports through Benin following a dispute that previously halted the flow via a Chinese-funded pipeline according to Reuters. The conflict arose from Niger's refusal to lift a ban on imports from Benin, leading to a block on exports through the PetroChina-backed pipeline in May. Niger had subsequently shut off the pipeline flow in June.

todayAugust 22, 2024 6

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Sahel Juntas Accuse Ukraine of Supporting Rebel Groups, Denounce Actions to UN Security Council

The military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have lodged a complaint with the U.N. Security Council, accusing Ukraine of supporting rebel groups in the Sahel region, reports Reuters. This follows Mali's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine in early August, after comments from a Ukrainian military intelligence spokesperson about recent fighting in Mali's north, which resulted in the deaths of Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner mercenaries. Niger's […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 30

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U.S. Military Withdraws from Niger’s Air Base 201

The United States military has completed its withdrawal from air base 201 in Niger, following an order from Niger's ruling junta after last year's coup reports Reuters. The base, a $100 million drone facility near Agadez, had provided critical intelligence on Islamist militant groups. A joint statement from Niger's defense ministry and the U.S. military confirmed the withdrawal of personnel and equipment, with ongoing coordination to ensure the pullout is […]

todayAugust 6, 2024 5

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Human rights in Niger ‘in free fall’ since coup: NGOs

        Human rights in Niger are "in free fall" on the eve of the one-year anniversary of a coup that saw the military seize power, three international NGOs said Thursday. General Abdourahamane Tiani, heading the military regime, seized power on July 26 last year, after deposing elected president Mohamed Bazoum over allegations of failing to protect the West African nation from jihadist attacks. "The military authorities in […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 20

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France demands ‘unconditional release’ of Niger president

      France on Tuesday called for the "immediate and unconditional release" of Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, almost a year after he was overthrown in a coup. Bazoum has "been held prisoner for a year in scandalous conditions", foreign ministry spokesman Christophe Lemoine said. "We have always condemned this detention, we still strongly condemn it and continue to call for his immediate and unconditional release," he told reporters […]

todayJuly 23, 2024 21

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