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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to go
France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline…
Gabon elections are being rigged – African rights group
The Network of Human Rights Defenders in Central Africa (Redhac) says the…
Sudan war could tip region into catastrophe – UN
The UN says the war in Sudan is having a devastating impact…
Niger suspended by African Union after coup
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from all its activities following…
The Unintended Consequences of Severing Electricity Supply to Niger Amidst Recent Coup
“Niger's economy is based largely on subsistence crops, livestock, and some of the…
Black market AK-47s flood Sudan’s capital
The price of an AK-47 assault rifle, one of the most-recognisable weapons…
Thousands volunteer to join Niger army as ECOWAS military intervention looms
Thousands of people lined up outside the main stadium in Niamey on…
Nigeria to hand out food as cost of living bites
The Nigerian government has approved the disbursement of 5bn naira ($6.5m; £5.1m)…
Senegal opposition hero on hunger strike taken into intensive care
Popular Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has been on hunger strike…
Soldiers killed in jihadist ambush in Niger
The defence ministry in Niger says at least 17 soldiers have been…
