AFRICA

Floods and landslides, a result of recent torrential rains in the Republic of Niger, have led to an alarming tragedy, claiming the lives of...

The US is set to evacuate two drone bases in Niger as a precaution under the new military government, Air Force Gen. James Hecker...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Wednesday that it has begun mustering the ‘Standby Force’ intended to bring back ousted...

Western powers committed a major blunder by helping to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in a 2011 regime change operation, Italy’s top diplomat said,...

Rwandan fugitive Fulgence Kayishema has been arrested again - this time on an order for his transfer to Arusha, Tanzania, to stand trial for...

The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) announced on Sunday that it had expedited the evacuation of its base in the northern...

The United Nations Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) announced on Sunday that it had "anticipated" , for security reasons, its withdrawal from a camp in...

Six Nigerien soldiers and ten "terrorists" were killed Sunday in fighting in the west of the country, said a statement from the High Command...

Niger’s military says it will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for treason, hours after a group of senior Islamic scholars said the country’s coup...

Coup leaders in Niger say they are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa’s regional bloc, according to a group of...