Niger

  • May 7
  • 2 min read

Niger may concede in border crisis with Benin

Beninese authorities have prohibited the transport of oil from a Nigerien oil pipeline to ships offshore

Niger
  • Apr 15
  • 2 min read

Chinese oil loan will boost Niger's finances

Niger authorities and the China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a USD400mn loan agreement

Niger
  • Apr 12
  • 7 min read

US forces will likely withdraw from Niger

State media have announced the arrival of Russian instructors and an air defence system from Moscow

Niger
  • Mar 28
  • 2 min read

US will seek new African partners after Niger pullout

The United States will begin discussing the modalities of its troop withdrawal with Niger's junta

Niger
  • Mar 18
  • 2 min read

Junta's break with US may bring Niger closer to Russia

The ruling military authorities have unilaterally abrogated a military agreement with the United States

Niger
  • Mar 15
  • 7 min read

Jihadist growth may accelerate in the Sahel

Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

West Africa
  • Mar 13
  • 2 min read

US leverage over Niger's junta will be limited

A US government delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee is visiting Niger

Niger
  • Mar 11
  • 6 min read

Militia abuses may increase in Niger

An escalation of jihadist attacks in Niger has led increasing numbers of communities to form self-defence militias

Niger