Niger agrees to talks to repair ties with Benin
Authorities from both countries informed media on Wednesday that a date for the talks had not yet been set
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Militants attack Niger, killing at least 20 troops
An armed group linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS killed 20 Nigerien soldiers and one civilian in the western Tillaberi region, prompting a three-day national mourning.
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US military seeks alternate West Africa strategy post Niger expulsion
Brown, arriving in Botswana for talks with African defense leaders, expressed optimism about exploring new partnerships in the region
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Niger revokes French firm’s license at major uranium mine
In a significant shift, Niger cancels French company Orano’s license at the massive Imouraren uranium mine.
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Niger group attacks China-backed pipeline, threatens more attacks
The pipeline, with a capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (bpd), stretches nearly 2,000 km (1,243 miles), connecting Niger’s Agadem oilfield to Benin’s coast
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Benin sentences three Nigeriens in port dispute
Benin jails three Nigeriens amid a diplomatic dispute over access to Benin’s port for Niger’s oil exports.
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Niger halts oil exports to China amid standoff with Benin
Niger’s oil exports to China via Benin have come to a standstill as a border dispute between the West African neighbors escalates.
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Niger’s top court removes president Bazoum’s immunity
Authorities in Niger have accused Bazoum of treason, financing terrorism, and conspiring to destabilize the state
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Iran and Niger forge secret ‘yellowcake’ uranium deal
Niger’s government denies the negotiations and agreement
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Six Niger soldiers killed in attack on Niger-Benin oil pipeline
The attack occurred between the villages of Salkam and Tibiri in Niger’s southeastern Dosso region on Wednesday afternoon
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