Niger-Benin row heats up as 5 Nigeriens arrested at port
The arrest of five Nigeriens at a port in Benin fuels tensions between the West African nations.
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Tensions rise between Benin, Niger over oil exports, border closure
Benin detains Niger nationals in a dispute over oil pipeline access, escalating tensions between the West African neighbors.
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Niger forms elite unit to guard key sites
Facing violence from Al-Qaeda, ISWAP, and Boko Haram, Niger’s military leamafiadership announces a significant expansion.
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Niger TV station fires 36 staff over wage arrears strike
Media associations report that many journalists in Niger, one of the world’s poorest countries, have not been paid for a year or more
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No more EU troops in Niger: Military mission ends
In response to Niger’s political situation after a military takeover, the EU will end its military mission.
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Benin’s border closure sparks Niger dispute
Benin has closed border crossings to Niger across the river, escalating tensions since the military takeover in Niamey.
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Niger repels attack in restive region, ‘neutralizes’ militants
Niger’s military, led by the recent coup regime, clashed with suspected Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked militants, resulting in casualties on both sides and raising concerns about the country’s security situation.
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US troop pullout from Niger to end by September 15: statement
The agreement was reached after several days of discussions between the US Department of Defense delegation and Nigerien officials in Niamey
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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger finalize regional alliance
The final resolution will be adopted by the heads of state of the three countries at a forthcoming summit
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Nigerian demands Niger to capture top kidnapping suspect
Nigeria has asked Niger to arrest Halilu Buzu, a major kidnapping and arms supplier, who frequently crosses the border to evade capture.
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