Niger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman | Politics News
The suspension follows an earlier move that has seen thousands of French soldiers exit the West African nation. Niger has suspended its military agreement with…
ECOWAS Lifted Sanctions on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was based on the need…
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc | Politics News
The West African regional bloc is lifting sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of…
Alliance of Sahel States Departure from ECOWAS: Implications for WAEMU and the CFA Franc
On January 28, 2024, the military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger jointly announced their immediate departure from ECOWAS. The decision of Burkina Faso,…
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS | Military News
The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states. Three military-led West African nations have announced…
Blinken looks to bolster West African security partnerships after setbacks | Armed Groups
Lagos, Nigeria – This week during his visit to the Ivorian capital Abidjan, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pledged $45m to boost coastal West…