September 27, 2023
West Africa: Why Morocco Is a Destination Country for Migrant Women
Over the past two decades, Morocco has slowly transformed from a transit country to a destination country for sub-Saharan African migrants -- almost half of whom are women. Read more »
September 26, 2023
Niger: French Withdrawal From Niger a Further Risk to Stability - Analysts
Niger has hailed France's withdrawal as a 'step towards sovereignty.' But experts argue that celebrations are premature as the move has broad implications for the country, the… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Niger: Germany, U.S .Watch and Wait As France Pulls Troops Out
The German and US defense ministers have said they see no immediate need to leave Niger, following France's decision to withdraw troops. Niamey's junta has been more focused on the… Read more »
Mali: Junta Delays Elections Again, With No Date in Sight
Mali's military leadership has said presidential elections could not be held on schedule due to "technical" reasons. Since taking power in 2020, the junta has promised to hold… Read more »
September 24, 2023
West Africa: Macron - France to Pull Diplomat, Troops From Coup-Hit Niger
The French president said military cooperation with the West African nation would end and France's soldiers stationed there would return home by the end of the year. Read more »
West Africa: Mali Won't 'Stand Idly By' If Ecowas Intervenes in Niger
The foreign minister of Mali told the UN General Assembly that any military intervention in Niger would threaten Mali's security. The juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed… Read more »
Benin: Dozens Killed in Fuel Depot Blast
An explosion erupted at a warehouse for smuggled fuel in southern Benin. Benin's informal economy is heavily reliant on selling smuggled Nigerian fuel on the black market. Read more »
September 23, 2023
Guinea Bissau: The Country Marks 50 Rocky Years of Independence
When Guinea-Bissau declared independence in 1973, there were high expectations of development and prosperity -- but that dream has soured amid the West African country's political… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Mysterious Death of Afrobeats Idol Stirs Outrage
The late Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, was one of the Afrobeats genre's rising stars. Nigerian fans have taken to the streets, seeking answers for his death at a Lagos… Read more »
September 19, 2023
West Africa: Does the New Sahel Defence Pact Threaten the G5 Sahel?
For years, the G5 Sahel has been mobilizing to fight extremists in the African region -- but some experts believe that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger's new Sahel alliance could… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Mali: Juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Sign Security Pact
Three West African countries ruled by military juntas have signed a mutual defense pact. Mali and Burkina Faso had previously promised to come to Niger's aid in the event of an… Read more »
Niger: Macron Says France's Niger Ambassador a 'Hostage' in Embassy
Niger's coup leaders have tried to expel France's ambassador, but Paris says it doesn't recognize their authority to order him out. Macron said on TV he was "literally" a… Read more »
September 12, 2023
West Africa: Are Military Juntas Hindering Stability in the Sahel?
The security situation in Africa's Sahel is worsening following several military takeovers. Experts say that only a return to democracy can address the crises facing the region. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Mali: New Suicide Attack Targets Military Base
Authorities are yet to give details on any casualties from the attack, which put German soldiers nearby on high alert. Just one day prior, two assaults by suspected jihadis killed… Read more »
Mali: Militants Kill Dozens in Separate Attacks on Passenger Boat, Army Base
At least 49 civilains and 15 soldiers were killed in two separate attacks by suspected jihadists in Mali. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Niger: France Weighs Withdrawal of Some Troops From Niger - Reports
France has about 1,500 troops stationed in Niger, where there was a coup in July. French media cite government sources as saying the withdrawal of "some elements" is under… Read more »
Nigeria: Unions Stage Warning Strike Amid Rising Living Costs
Nigeria's biggest workers' association threatened to shut down the nation's economy if its demands are not met. The warning strike was prompted by the government canceling a fuel… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Niger: Does Europe Need Niger's Uranium?
Will the lights go out in Europe if Niger were to prevent France from mining more of its uranium? DW asked experts in Niger and Europe about the energy supply chain in the wake of… Read more »
Niger: Junta Reopens Airspace Weeks After Coup
Niger's military rulers are reopening the country's airspace after seizing power on July 26. The junta previously cited the threat of military intervention from the West African… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Niger: Niger - Pro-Junta Protesters Demand French Troop Withdrawal
Anti-French sentiment has risen in Niger since its government was toppled in a July 26 coup. France has about 1,500 troops in the former colony. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Niger: EU Ministers Back Sanctions Against Coup Leaders
While EU foreign ministers agreed to draw up sanctions, the bloc is staying quiet for now on whether it would back a potential move by ECOWAS to use military action to restore… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: Schools in Northern Nigeria Ending Corporal Punishment
Caning and other forms of physical punishment have long been a fact of life for Nigerian schoolchildren. But in Katsina State, officials say school attendance has improved since… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Niger: French Ambassador to Stay Despite Ultimatum - Macron
Niger's military junta on Friday announced ordered French ambassador Sylvian Itte to leave the country within 48 hours. Macron reiterated Paris' support for ousted President… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Gives French Envoy 48 Hours to Leave
France has sharply criticized the power grab in Niger and has repeatedly called for the democratically elected president to be reinstated. Read more »
August 22, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Sanctions on Niger Hit Border Towns
ECOWAS sanctions on Niger appear to be a double-edged sword. Many Nigerians living near the border with Niger say the economic and humanitarian impacts are enormous. Read more »