[ad_1] The Niger junta’s decision to repeal an eight-year-old law designed to crack down on migrant smugglers could lead to an influx of migrants into Europe, according to EU home…
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Niger is the latest victim of Africa’s development paradox
[ad_1] By Hippolyte Fofack, Chief Economist and Director of Research, African Export-Import Bank The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way…
France not boycotting African artists, assures Culture Minister
[ad_1] Explainer: French Cultural Minister Rima Abdul-Malak has clarified that “France has always been an open and welcoming nation for artists”, in the wake of a divisive letter sent out…
Niger junta says French ambassador is being expelled by police
[ad_1] Coup leaders have made French influence one of their top targets as they rally domestic support Niger’s military rulers have announced that they have “instructed the police” to “expel”…
Niger junta vows transition to civilian rule within three years
[ad_1] General Abdourahmane Tchiani gave no details on the plan, saying on state television only that the principles for the transition would be decided within 30 days at a dialogue…
ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger for last-ditch diplomatic push
[ad_1] On Friday, the ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said 11 of its 15 member states agreed to commit troops to a military deployment, saying they were…
Niger deadline expires Sunday risking military intervention
[ad_1] A deadline to restore civilian government after the recent military coup in Niger expires on Sunday but the bloc of West African nations known as ECOWAS says it still…
What the Niger coup means for Europe’s relationship with the Sahel
[ad_1] Niger was seen as the last bastion of democracy in the Sahel region. The ousting of its democratically elected President is a harsh setback for EU efforts to address…