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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. Paris quickly rejected the accusation, calling it “information warfare.” But whether French troops are mobilizing is beside the point.

13 Feb 2026-17:42
Gunfire, explosions heard near airport in Niger's capital

Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions were heard near the international airport outside Niamey in the early hours of Thursday, according to residents and eyewitness accounts.

29 Jan 2026-12:25
Over 30 killed, others abducted in northern Nigeria village raid

04 Jan 2026-18:50
Turkish, Nigerien presidents discuss key issues

29 Dec 2025-21:58
Gunmen kidnap 52 students from Catholic school in Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped 52 students from a Catholic school in Niger State. The Niger State government confirmed the abduction but said the exact number of students taken was still being verified.

21 Nov 2025-13:15
Boat accident kills at least 26 in Nigeria

01 Oct 2025-16:23
Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to leave the ICC, strengthening ties with Russia

Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, continuing their trend of distancing themselves from international organizations and moving toward closer ties with Russia.

23 Sep 2025-21:25
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger withdraw from ICC Rome Statute

The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have declared their immediate withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

23 Sep 2025-09:08
At least 60 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least 60 people were killed and dozens rescued after a boat capsized in Nigeria's north-central Niger State, local authorities said on Wednesday.

04 Sep 2025-08:52
Niger army claims elimination of Boko Haram leader

The Niger army on Thursday said that it had killed a leader of the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin, where the country borders Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon.

22 Aug 2025-11:07

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