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Africa
“Niger’s Lifting of Migrant Ban Fails to Spark Influx to Europe”
In Agadez, Niger, a dozen men climbed onto a pickup truck headed for Libya, hoping to reach Europe. This scene…
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Benin Blocks Niger’s Oil Exports Over Border Dispute
Cotonou, Benin – Benin has prevented neighboring Niger from using its port to export its first crude oil, amid a…
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US, Russia Share Niger Airbase After Troop Expulsion
The Sahel region of Africa is a hotbed of Islamist insurgency, and the fight for stability has taken a dramatic…
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Africa News
Russian Military Instructors Arrive in Niger to Train National Army
Russian military instructors have landed in Niger’s capital, Niamey, signaling Moscow’s increasing influence in the troubled Sahel region of West…
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Africa Politics
Burkina Faso, Mali And Niger To Form Joint Force To Fight Jihadist Insurgency
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso will form a joint force to meet the countries’ defence and security goals. The announcement…
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