France
Niger risks blowback for hosting French forces
France is removing its troops from Mali and basing them in neighbouring Niger
NigerIran inches towards signing a new nuclear agreement
Iran yesterday highlighted three key issues to be resolved and blamed France for blocking a nuclear deal
IranUkraine war will affect support for European parties
The Ukraine conflict has seen French President Emmanuel Macron strengthen his lead in pre-election polls
EuropeUkraine crisis will bring heavy costs for Europe
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine risks unleashing a social, economic and humanitarian crisis in Europe
EULimits to Algerian migration to fuel illegal crossings
France has reduced the number of visas given to Algerians, Tunisians and Moroccans
AlgeriaMali fallout could bring turbulence to Niger
The Nigerien government will ask for parliament's approval to allow French forces on its soil
NigerAntagonism with France risks making Mali a pariah
France has said it will withdraw the troops it has had stationed in Mali for the past decade
MaliLocal politics will limit French West Africa policy
President Macron announced that France's withdrawal from Mali will be accompanied by more engagement with coastal states
West Africa
