
Niger has become the latest member of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to launch a regional biometric passport, completing the trio’s breakaway...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 21, 2026Niger’s military led government has signed a sweeping series of oil agreements with Chinese energy firms, marking a major strategic pivot for the...
ByWest Africa WeeklyMay 20, 2026The Government of Niger has taken a new step in consolidating its role within the Alliance of Sahel States, as Prime Minister Ali...
ByWest Africa WeeklyFebruary 25, 2026At the AES summit bringing together Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, outlined what he described as...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 23, 2025The diplomatic crisis between Nigeria and the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) deepened on Monday after Burkina Faso confirmed that a Nigerian Air...
ByWest Africa WeeklyDecember 9, 2025On November 26, 2025, during the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Ouagadougou, Niger’s Foreign Minister Bakary...
ByWest Africa WeeklyNovember 27, 2025The President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, paid a working and friendship visit to Mali on Tuesday, underscoring the growing strength of bilateral...
ByWest Africa WeeklyOctober 1, 2025Niger’s Foreign Minister, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, announced the country’s intention to abandon the CFA franc currency during a visit to Moscow for consultations...
ByJoy ChukwuApril 6, 2025Niger President, Brigadier General Abdourahame Tiani, has extended his condolences to Burkina Faso following the deadly terrorist attack in Barsalgho, which claimed over...
ByJoy ChukwuAugust 27, 2024The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has accepted the joint declaration of interest submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to host the...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 23, 2026Somewhere in a hotel in Rabat last November, Alex Iwobi filmed the view from his window and posted it without a caption strong...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 10, 2026Russia has pledged to maintain its military backing for the junta-led governments of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, the three countries announced on...
ByWest Africa WeeklyJuly 9, 2026