No fewer than thirty-nine people, including children, have been killed in two separate attacks in western Niger near the border with Burkina Faso, the Nigerien defense ministry confirmed on Saturday.

President John Mahama says the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West Africa States ...

Since its founding in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been a cornerstone of regional ...

Ruled by a military junta since July 2023, Niger is battling heightened insecurity amid repeated attacks by armed groups, several affiliated to Al-Qaeda or Islamic State.

“The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from ECOWAS has become ... millions of people who rely on cross-border movement and trade. The statement added ...

The member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will convene in Ghana on Tuesday to deliberate on ...

While Hausa is the predominant language spoken in Niger, French has held official status since the nation gained independence ...

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Withdraw Envoys From Algiers Over Drone Shooting | Firstpost Africa | N18G Mali, Niger, and Burkina ...

AES balance of trade has consistently been a deficit as imports into the region exceed exports from the region.

In a sharp diplomatic move, the military-led juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have recalled their ambassadors from ... armed drones – particularly near Tin Zaouatine, a sensitive border area ...

In a sharp diplomatic move, the military-led juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have recalled their ... a sensitive border area where the downed drone was reportedly discovered.