English-language news and analysis from Niger — one of West Africa's most strategic nations.
A decree was signed. Billions of CFA francs suddenly became potentially available. A new defense architecture took shape. Responsibilities changed…
Baudelaire Ndong Ella has now formally assumed his role as Gabon’s ambassador to the United States, presenting his credentials to…
For years, the storyline was tidy. After pushing out French and European forces, Mali threw its lot in with Russia.…
Can Niger hold on to its place on the global uranium map now that the SOMAÏR has gone quiet, and…
How many deaths does it take before someone is named as responsible? That is the uncomfortable question now hanging over…
Benin’s higher education landscape has shifted again, and the real question is no longer whether the country can host an…
Nigeria is moving toward its next presidential election, and one question now hangs over all the others: can the police…
Benin Can Benin’s tax administration win over Parakou, Comè and Lokossa taxpayers with online services? Starting 21 September 2026, partner…
This article contains affiliate links to advertisers. Play responsibly, 18+ The question hanging over the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán this weekend is…
Is Mali’s prison system still capable of absorbing the pressure being piled onto it — or has it already gone…
How much of Niger’s elite counterterrorism capability can be traced back to one officer’s American schooling? That is the question…
What if two days in Abidjan could be the deciding factor in a young Ivorian’s career? That is the question…
