Niger
New insurgency risk will worry Niger authorities
Two rebel groups have launched attacks in recent days in northern and eastern Niger
NigerNiger's fraglity threatens long-term mining prospects
The ruling military authorities have revoked the French state-owned Orano mining firm's licence for a major uranium mine
NigerNiger's Bazoum may face treason trial
Niger's State Court has ruled to lift former President Mohamed Bazoum's legal immunity
NigerRussia’s African Corps will seek to expand
The Wagner Group’s African operations are continuing under a new name, the African Corps
AfricaCrisis with Benin may impact Niger's growth prospects
A border and oil shipment dispute between Niger and Benin has recently escalated with the arrest of Nigerien personnel
NigerUS withdrawal from Niger will have limited impact
Nigerien and US authorities have reached an agreement over the modalities of a US troop withdrawal from the country
NigerChinese mediation may help resolve Niger-Benin dispute
Beninese authorities have agreed to allow a limited shipment of Nigerien oil amid ongoing tensions with Niger
BeninNarrow US focus on geopolitics may hurt African ties
Niger's prime minister cited alleged US condescending and threatening attitudes as reasons for expulsion of US forces
AfricaWest African junta integration goals face hurdles
The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration
West Africa
