Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso write to UN over Ukraine’s acts
Ukraine faces international criticism over accusations of supporting rebel groups in West Africa’s Sahel region.
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Deadly terrorist rampage kills 15 in Niger
At least fifteen civilians were killed in multiple terrorist attacks on villages in western Niger near the Burkina Faso border.
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Russia working to secure release of Niger hostages
The militant group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) released a video earlier this month, showing the two hostages, who stated they were abducted in the insurgency-affected Tillaberi region
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Niger severs diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Move comes days after Mali severed relations with Kyiv over alleged support to Malian ‘terrorist groups’
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US military completes withdrawal from key drone base in Niger
In April, Russia sent military trainers to Niger
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Niger’s Tiani accuses France of using Benin as base for attacks
Niger’s military ruler accused France of plotting to destabilize the country and using neighboring Benin as a base for attacks.
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Niger militants releases footage of two Russian prisoners
Al-Qaeda linked group GSIM claims responsibility for kidnapping two Russian workers in Niger, adding to the region’s security crisis.
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Death penalty fears for Niger’s ex-president, lawyer says
Last month, Niger’s top court stripped Bazoum of his immunity, allowing him to be tried for treason and other offenses
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China pauses Niger oil project due to deteriorating security
CNPC, a major investor in Niger’s oil industry, has suspended construction at the Agadem oilfield following a series of attacks by terrorist groups targeting oil infrastructure in the country.
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Niger reports soldier deaths in militant attack
A fierce battle between Nigerien forces and armed militants resulted in the deaths of fifteen soldiers.
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