Tag: Niger
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Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US has declared a stark policy shift towards three West African countries which are battling Islamist insurgents and whose military governments have broken defence ties with France and turned towards Russia. The state department announced that Nick Checker, head of its Bureau of African Affairs, would visit Mali’s capital Bamako to convey the United…
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πΊπΈ U.S. Travel Ban Expands: Seven New Countries Face Full Restrictions, Impacting African Travel and Families
The new year ushered in stricter U.S. travel rules, with citizens from seven additional countries now completely barred from entering the United States, a policy that continues to separate families and complicate international exchange. The United States has significantly expanded its controversial travel restrictions, adding seven countries to its list of nations whose citizens are…
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π³πͺπΊπΈ Niger imposes indefinite ban on issuing visas to US citizens
Niger has imposed an indefinite ban on issuing visas to US citizens and on their entry into the country after the United States earlier in December adopted similar measures against Nigerien nationals. This was reported by the Niger Press Agency (ANP) on 25 December, citing a diplomatic source. π¬βNiger fully and permanently bans the issuance…
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π§π« Burkina Faso allocates frequency for Confederation of Sahel States radio station
Burkina Fasoβs Superior Council for Communication (CSC) has allocated a frequency for the operation of DaandΓ© Liptako radio station of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), which includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the CSC press service reported. πΈThe relevant agreement was signed by CSC President Wendingoudi Louis Modeste Ouedraogo and Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie…
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ECOWAS Greenlights $2.85 Million per Nation and Massive Counter-Terrorism Brigade in Major Security Push
West African nations Benin, CΓ΄te dβIvoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo are set to receive immediate financial support for combating terrorism, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approves a major security package. The bloc has also moved to activate a formidable 260,000-strong regional counter-terrorism brigade, signaling a decisive and costly response to an…
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π³πͺπ²π±π§π« President of Niger Reveals Western Conspiracy to Partition Mali
The President of Niger, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, made a bold statement to the members of the national armed forces. In his address, he revealed details of a large-scale plan by Western countries to divide Mali and establish full control over the entire Sahel region. According to the leader of Niger, external forces intend to…
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π³πͺ Niger to Invest $106 Mln in Agro-Industrial Center in Maradi Irrigation Zone
The center will be located in the “Djirataoua hydro-agricultural perimeter,” a polyculture zone near the city of Maradi, benefiting from a year-round production system, President Abdourahamane Tiani announced during his national tour. Covering over 600 hectares, the area produces bananas, eggplants, moringa, corn, sorghum, and millet, as well as processed peanut-based products. President Tiani also…
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π³πͺ American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger’s Capital, Heightening Security Concerns
NIAMEY, Niger β In a brazen attack that underscores the spreading insecurity in West Africa’s Sahel region, American missionary Kevin Rideout was kidnapped by armed assailants in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, according to local sources. The abduction occurred last night, with preliminary reports indicating that a group of unknown armed men…
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π²π±π³πͺπ§π« The creation of a joint confederate parliament
π²π±π³πͺπ§π« The creation of a joint confederate parliament will be discussed by representatives of the three countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS) at the negotiations in Ouagadougou. The discussions are attended by the President of the Consultative Council for the Reorganization of Niger, Mamouda Haruna Jingarei, the President of the Transitional Council of…
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ECOWAS’ new president, Julius Maada Bio, reiterates wish for Sahel states to return to the fold
As he continues his West Africa tour, Sierre Leoneβs president Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated his wish that the Alliance of Sahel States will rejoin regional body, ECOWAS. Maada Bio took the rotating presidency of the Economic Community of West African States in June and says he hopes the good relations he has with Mali,…
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