insert_link Oshiwambo Omidhimba dhaatembuki dhiitsuwa moombila onene mo Libya Omalelo mo Libya ogiitsu omidhimba dhili po 50 oshiwike shika moombila mbali oonene moshitopolwa shomombuga,shiikwatelela kaanambelewa. Shika oshiningwanima shongaashingeyi sha kwatelamo aantu taya kongo okuya ko Europe oku pitila moshilongo shoka shili monooli ya Africa. Omidhimba 19,shiikwatelela ko BBC odhiitsuwa metitano mofalama moshilando Kufra. Omidhimba dhaatembuki ohadhi istuwa olundji mo Libya. Omumvo gwa piti,omalelo oga fumbululamo omidhimba dhaatembuki 65 moshitopolwa Shuayrif. Libya okuli uupitilo uunene waatembuki okuza mu Africa nomo […] today10 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Niger Military Government Takes Control of Orano’s Uranium Mine France's Orano reported that Niger's military government has taken operational control of its Somair uranium mining subsidiary, following a coup in July 2023. And according to Al Jazeera, the company stated that the Nigerien authorities were refusing to halt production and were preventing the export of uranium, which has affected local communities and workers. The move comes after the ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Niger, halting all exports, including uranium. today7 January, 2025
insert_link Africa 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 […] today12 December, 2024
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. today25 November, 2024
insert_link Africa 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. today30 August, 2024
insert_link Africa 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. today22 August, 2024
insert_link Africa 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 […] today22 August, 2024
insert_link Africa ECOWAS Aims to Reintegrate Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into Regional Bloc West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States, says it will continue to encourage Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso to rejoin the bloc. Reporting for us is Tesem Akende from Jos. today12 August, 2024
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 […] today6 August, 2024
