Niger: Paris demands immediate release of French official detained by military junta
The French foreign ministry has demanded for the immediate release of one of its officials detained by security men in...
West Africa
Niger reopens airspace weeks after closure
The Nigerien military junta has on Monday to reopen its airspace to commercial planes, which had been banned since August...
Ousemane Sonko: Senegalese opposition leader ends hunger strike after persuasion
Detained Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has brought an end to a hunger strike he started following his arrest in...
Niger military leader accuses France of ‘blatant interference’ as protesters rally in Niamey
Niger's military junta has accused Paris of "blatant interference" by declaring open support for the country's ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum....
France expresses readiness to respond if military, diplomatic facilities in Niger come under fire
The French military has announced its readiness to respond if rising tensions in Niger target its military and diplomatic facilities...
Burkina Faso, Russia hold talks to strengthen military ties
Interim President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, has met with a Russian delegation to discuss military cooperation as the junta...
Norway to shut embassy in Mali, gives reasons
The Norwegian government has announced that it will close its embassy in Mali, citing the withdrawal of a United Nations...
Niger coup leaders order police to expel French ambassador within 48 hours
The ruling junta in Niger has ordered police to drive out the French ambassador from the country with immediate effect....
Gabon: EU rules out evacuation of workers, says situation calm after coup
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated on Thursday that the EU does not intend to evacuate its workers from...
Niger: Germany presses for sanctions on Abdourahmane Tchiani-led junta
Germany has re-emphasised the call for heavy sanctions against Niger’s military rulers, ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting on...
