Niger
Migration pacts could make EU more dependent
The number of irregular migrants might decrease, but it comes at a political cost for the EU
EUNiger migration corridor to Europe will persist
Authorities expect between 120,000 and 150,000 migrants to transit through Niger en route to Europe in 2016
NigerWestern security woes to temper Niger poll criticism
Security concerns will trump procedural concerns following the presidential runoff poll
NigerOpposition will question Niger election results
The president looks set to win a second term following a poll overshadowed by fraud and intimidation allegations
NigerPoverty, insecurity portend volatile Nigerien poll
The upcoming presidential polls take place amid accusations of coup plots and Islamist violence in the east
NigerCoup 'plot' will help Nigerien leader's re-election
The president is laying the groundwork for re-election in 2016
NigerRadicalisation exposure varies among Sahel states
Boko Haram's displacement in Nigeria has helped to drive attacks in neighbouring states
West AfricaMigrant surge into EU refines people-smuggling
Rising demand for illicit transiting to Europe is changing the people-smuggling business with far reaching consequences
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