He has never left Nigeria, yet he speaks glowingly of Burkina Faso military leader Ibrahim Traore. “Nigeria needs someone ...

Ibrahim Traore swept into power following a coup in September 2022 amid growing anti-French sentiments in the Sahel region.

The Burkinabe strongman swept into power following a coup in September 2022 amid growing anti-French sentiments in the Sahel region.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for the immediate release of Niger Republic’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since the ...

Several others still languish behind bars on politically motivated charges, most notably former president Mohamed Bazoum and his wife. The decision to release the prisoners followed ...

At least 12 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an armed attack in Western Niger’s Tillaberi region, the army said on Sunday.

The coup in Niger Republic was particularly perceived as an afront to Nigeria, because it took place after Nigeria had become ...

When the BBC asked about President Bazoum's continued detention, Justice Minister Aliyou Daouda cited "national security and sovereignty" concerns. It is estimated that the site will produce an ...

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso responded by announcing their withdrawal from the economic bloc, formalized in January this year ...

At least 12 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an armed attack in Western Niger's Tillaberi region, the army said on Sunday.

The Federal Government has reduced electricity supply and sales to the Junta-ruled Niger Republic by 42 per cent, cutting it ...

Some of these leaders do not simply seize power; many possess an instinctive understanding of their nations’ pulse.