insert_link Africa 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
insert_link Africa 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
insert_link Africa Niger’s Junta Agrees to Talks with Benin to Restore Relations Post-Coup Niger's junta has agreed to discussions with Benin's government, facilitated by former Benin presidents Thomas Boni Yayi and Nicephore Soglo, to restore relations following last year's coup. The coup had led to the closure of the border and the shutdown of a China-backed oil pipeline. This decision came after a meeting between Niger's military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani and the former presidents on June 24, as announced by Niger's government […] todayJuly 4, 2024 10