US completes Niger Niamey base withdrawal
The US has finished withdrawing troops from a base in Niamey, Niger, following a military coup.
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Benin president says Niger must collaborate for ‘formal’ oil trade
Benin’s president demands cooperation from Niger’s military rulers to formally normalize trade and reopen the border for oil exports via Benin’s port.
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Niger dissolves local councils, installs military control
Niger’s military government, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, has dissolved all local councils elected in 2020.
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Niger ditches West, embraces Russia for cooperation
Niger’s military regime is strengthening security ties with Russia after a coup, turning away from Western partners in the fight against jihadist insurgencies in the Sahel region.
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West Africa bloc adjusts strategy, eases pressure on Guinea, Mali
West Africa’s ECOWAS lifted some sanctions on Guinea and Mali, signaling a shift in their approach to engage with military-ruled states and renewing dialogue after the three countries considered leaving the bloc.
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