For much of the Ukraine war, Russia has been bottled up in its Black Sea near waters, with the only avenue for projecting its ...

NIAMEY, Niger — Niger’s junta leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, was sworn in Wednesday as the country’s president for a ...

Niger's ruling junta said there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule starting from Wednesday, in an announcement during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter.

Abdourahamane Tchiani, an army veteran, was also elevated to the country’s highest military rank and signed a decree ...

While Biya’s re-election in October seems all but inevitable, his prolonged stay in power – without meaningful dialogue or ...

Tensions with Paris and delayed document submission leave Bamako’s new Alliance of Sahel States travel papers in limbo.

(THE CONVERSATION) Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de ...

Christian Abégan, a renowned advocate for sustainable food systems, has long been at the forefront of promoting African ...

China has helped remake Niger's energy sector, but pay disparities and unequal employment roles have caused friction.

The extremist Islamic State group is resurging in parts of the world, adapting its tactics and expanding its reach despite ...

Senior Director Candace Rondeaux gave the Washington Post background on Russia and the Wagner Group's presence in the Sahel.

The junta successfully built a strong anti-French sentiment in Francophone African ...