West Africa: Ecowas Team Exits Niger Without Meeting Coup Leader

A team from the West African bloc left without fulfilling scheduled meetings and plans. Meanwhile, the country's ousted president warned that his country's security was at risk… Read more »

Niger: Biden Calls for Ousted President Bazoum's Release

US President Biden has called for the immediate release of Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said the US was committed to restoring… Read more »

Niger: Junta Scraps Military Pacts With France

As it seeks to consolidate power following a recent coup, Niger's junta has said it will revoke various military cooperation agreements with France that were made under ousted… Read more »

Niger: Niger Axes French Media As Pro-Coup Protests Continue

The military junta in Niger said it blocked two French government-funded broadcasters. Meanwhile, pro-coup protesters gathered around the country on Independence Day. Read more »

Niger: Fact Check - False Claims On the Coup in Niger

After the military coup in Niger, the internet was flooded with videos and reports about the situation on the ground. DW's fact-checking team followed up on some of the most viral… Read more »

West Africa: Niger - How Might an Ecowas Military Intervention Unfold?

How likely is West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS to use force to restore Niger's democracy -- its hardest course of action yet against a member state -- and what are its chances of… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Paramilitary to Blame for Most Atrocities - Amnesty

The human rights watchdog said it was able to document sexual assault on girls as young as 12. The conflict between the armed forces and the RSF has been ongoing since mid-April… Read more »

West Africa: Niger Coup - Burkina Faso, Mali Warn Against Intervention

Following the coup in Niger, neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, both run by military juntas, have issued a stern warning to ECOWAS against using force to reinstate President… Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup - German Nationals Urged to Join French Evacuation

The French embassy has said evacuation plans are underway to airlift citizens as well as German nationals from Niger amid ongoing unrest following last week's coup. Read more »

Niger: U.S. Evacuates Some Staff From Embassy

The US embassy in Niamey will provide limited emergency services after a military coup in the West AFrican country. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was committed… Read more »

Niger: Germany Suspends Cooperation With Niger After Coup

Germany has said it is putting financial and development aid to Niger on hold following last week's coup. However, officials added that evacuation of German citizens or soldiers is… Read more »

West Africa: Niger Neighbors - Military Intervention Is Our 'Last Resort'

Representatives from the ECOWAS bloc have gone to Niger to open negotiations with the military junta. At the same time, defense ministers said that while military intervention was… Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup - France Says Evacuation Flights Underway

France began evacuating hundreds of French and European citizens from Niger amid ongoing unrest following last week's coup. Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup - West African Leaders Suspend Ties With Junta

The Nigerien junta has warned its West African neighbors from carrying out a military intervention in the country. Meanwhile, coup supporters attacked the French Embassy amid… Read more »

Niger: What Are the Niger Coup Leaders' Intentions?

After two days of uncertainty, the leaders of the coup have chosen General Omar Tchiani to be Niger's new strongman. However, their plans for the country remain unclear. Read more »

Niger: Europe Rejects Coup Leaders, Cuts Aid

The European Union said it was suspending all aid to Niger with immediate effect after General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the leader of the country in a coup. The bloc… Read more »

Africa: Putin's Gamble With Ukraine's Grain Drags On

In a show of largesse, Vladimir Putin promised shipments of grain to a handful of African countries affected by shortages caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. African leaders… Read more »

Niger: Niger Coup Not 'Final,' Says France As Army Backs Putsch

The situation in Niger remains tense after the army chief threw his support behind the coup attempt. Niger's Interior Ministry has also banned protests amid unrest and vandalism in… Read more »

West Africa: Niger - The Sahel's Last Bastion of Stability At Risk

Niger had long been considered an anchor of stability in the region. But the attempted coup in the Sahel country could shatter this picture. Read more »

Niger: Niger Military Backs Call to Remove President Bazoum

A group of soldiers in Niger said that President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power. Niger's army command has publicly backed the coup and railed against foreign military… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Soldier Opens Fire At Son's Funeral

The soldier killed over a dozen civilians after learning his son had been buried in his absence, according to DRC military and a local official. Most of the victims are children. Read more »

Sudan: MSF May Stop Work At Hospital After 18 Staff Attacked

Humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said 18 of its workers were attacked while traveling to a hospital in Khartoum. MSF is one of the last aid groups active in… Read more »

Sudan: Crisis Spells Uncertainty for Key Ingredient of Fizzy Drinks

The natural occurring gum discharged by Acacia trees is used in several key industries. The ongoing conflict in Sudan is hurting exports and threatening livelihoods. Read more »

Central African Republic: Wagner Forces Return to CAR Before Referendum

The Central African Republic is confident that its July 30 referendum will go ahead. Russia's Wagner mercenaries have been contracted to provide security. Analysts consider this an… Read more »

South Sudan: The Forgotten Catastrophe of Floods in Bentiu State

Water from floods that destroyed entire villages and displaced thousands still remains -- and plans to drain it have stalled. There is no hope that villagers will soon return to… Read more »