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

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

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

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.

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

Nigeria has reduced electricity exports to neighboring Niger Republic by 42 percent, slashing daily supply from 80 megawatts ...

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

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

The emirate is increasingly involved in mediating conflict across the continent, where it has growing influence. But not all of its forays into mediation have been successful.

The OIF had suspended Niger’s membership after the 2023 coup, demanding a restoration of democratic governance and the release of President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, who are still detained ...