A recent military takeover in Niger has thrown into uncertainty the future of France’s presence in West and Central Africa, raising doubts about the future of U.S. military involvement there, too.
Author: ELIAN PELTIER
Niger’s Detained President, Mohamed Bazoum, Pleads for U.S. Help
The military junta that ousted the president in the West African nation of Niger last week also dismissed Niger’s ambassadors to key partners: the United States, France and Nigeria.
A Leader of Niger’s Coup Visits Mali, Raising Fears of a Wagner Alliance
Several military officials who took power from the president in Niger last week met with the leaders of Mali, where the Kremlin-backed Wagner mercenary group has deployed about 1,500 troops.
Head of Presidential Guard Claims Power in Niger Coup
Gen. Omar Tchiani spoke on state television as the head of a transitional leadership in the West African country, two days after his troops detained the elected president.
Soldiers Detain Niger’s President, Stoking Fears of a Coup
President Mohamed Bazoum is one of the West’s most reliable partners in a volatile region threatened by militant extremists and prone to coups.
Russia Ending Ukraine Grain Deal Could Upend Food Security in Africa
Somalia, Ethiopia and others in the Horn of Africa could be hit the hardest, a leader of an aid group said.
Macky Sall, Senegal’s Leader, Says He Won’t Run for Third Term
Macky Sall had considered seeking a third term in the West African country despite a constitutional limit of two.
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Wins Re-election
The main opposition candidate has rejected the results, and election observers have raised concerns over the lack of transparency during the vote count.
Sierra Leone’s Election: What to Know and Latest News
In Saturday’s vote, President Julius Maada Bio is seeking a second five-year term to pursue an ambitious if unfulfilled education initiative, while the country is facing a crippling economic crisis.
‘The State Killed My Brother’: Senegal in Uproar After Deadly Protests
After several protesters were killed by live ammunition this month in Senegal, many in the usually stable West African nation wonder what comes next.