A Nigerian federal court on Tuesday denied separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu bail and instead ordered an accelerated trial of a pending seven-count terrorism charge against him. Kanu, a British citizen who leads the banned Indigenous
Sudan’s military official pushes for rival power structure
In a move challenging the ongoing efforts to end the war, Yasir al-Atta, a member of Sudan’s ruling council and a high-ranking military official, has directed the formation of an alternative governing body. Al-Atta, the
US gets ‘mixed signals’ from Niger on future of US troops, US general says
The United States has received “mixed signals” from Niger following the ruling junta’s weekend announcement that it had revoked an accord allowing U.S. troops to operate in the West African country, the top U.S. general
Pan-Africanism Reborn?
Pan-Africanism’s long legacy as a framework for ending colonialism and advancing peace, people-based democracy, and human rights remains as vital as ever for reclaiming citizen agency. The Pan-African movement marks its 105th anniversary in 2024.
Sudan conflict on course to create ‘world’s worst hunger crisis’
The UN warned on Wednesday that the continuing violence in Sudan is creating a severe hunger crisis. “The harrowing levels of violence in this conflict have taken a horrendous toll on civilians,” Edem Wosornu, director
Ecowas in crisis: Why West Africa’s united front is in tatters
As West African ministers gathered in Nigeria’s capital for yet another emergency meeting, they must have been wondering what further shocks could befall their region – its stability and political cohesion already tested to breaking-point.
‘France takes us for idiots’ – Inside coup-hit Niger
The West African country of Niger is among the world’s most deadly for attacks by jihadists. Following a military coup in July, there are fears a decision to order 1,500 French troops in the country
Niger country profile
A vast, arid state on the edge of the Sahara desert, Niger has seen a series of coups and political instability in the decades following independence from France in 1960. Today the country struggles with
Niger’s junta revokes military agreement with US
Niger’s junta has ended a military agreement that allowed US personnel to be deployed in the country. Saturday’s announcement came in the week that a delegation from Washington had been in Niamey for talks with
U.S. Accuses Niger of Iran Uranium Deal
Latest Developments Niger may end counterterrorism cooperation with America over U.S. accusations that Niger’s ruling junta is negotiating a deal to sell uranium to Iran, reported The Wall Street Journal on March 17. The termination