February 27
Niger: UNHCR Continues to Call for Dialogue to Resolve the Unfolding Situation in the Agadez Humanitarian Centre
UNHCR
UNHCR, the Refugee Agency, is very worried about the situation at the Humanitarian Centre in Agadez. We remain committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of people forced… Read more »
February 25
West Africa: Kremlin Disinformation Campaigns Aim to Discredit French Military in Sahel, Analysts Say
VOA
On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country. Read more »
February 21
Niger: A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger [press release]
HRW
National Commission Calls for a Minimum 5-year Transition, Amnesty for Coup Leaders Read more »
February 19
Niger: News Comment By UNHCR's Representative in Niger On the Ongoing Situation At the Agadez Humanitarian Centre
UNHCR
This news comment is attributable to Emmanuel Gignac, UNHCR's Representative in Niger. Read more »
February 18
Niger: A Stitch in Time - Empowerment and Self-Reliance in Ouallam, Niger
UNHCR
Hama Dawa, a Malian refugee in Ouallam, Niger, has transformed his tailoring skills into a thriving workshop that trains refugees, internally displaced persons, and local youth.… Read more »
February 16
Africa: What the New African Union Leaders Should Prioritise in 2025
allAfrica
The African Union chose its new leadership, and now faces several peace and security challenges which the International Crisis Group (ICG) described as "forbidding". This is an… Read more »
February 12
Niger: UN Calls On Niger Junta to Free Former President
HRW
Authorities Should Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum, Other Political Detainees Read more »
February 11
Niger: Optimism Grows As Niger Holds Convention On Transition Plans
VOA
Niger is set to hold a national convention to map out its long-awaited political transition following the July 2023 coup that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. Junta leader,… Read more »
February 06
Mali: Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's New Plan to Tackle Extremist Violence Is Likely to Fail [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their… Read more »
Niger: Niger Junta Expels Red Cross Citing Sovereignty, Offers No Explanation
RFI
The military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to leave the country. The regime, which has made sovereignty a key issue, did not give any… Read more »
