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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

West Africa: Niger - West African Military Force 'Ready to Go'

The ECOWAS force is on standby for military intervention in Niger if there's no peaceful end to the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, an official for the regional bloc… Read more »

West Africa: Niger's Junta-Installed Prime Minister Visits Chad, 'Open' to Talks

Niger's junta-installed premier has passed on a message of "fraternity" to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby. ECOWAS and Germany condemned treason charges against ousted… Read more »

West Africa: Why Ex-French Colonies in Africa Seem Beset By Coups

Some former French colonies in Africa are fast gaining notoriety for military coups. Experts blame the worrying trend on high levels of poverty, ineffective civil society and… Read more »

Mauritania: Germany's Development Minister Arrives in Mauritania

The head of Germany's development policy is to discuss the situation in Africa's Sahel region with high-ranking officials. Later, she will travel to Nigeria for talks on the Niger… Read more »

Niger: Interview with Junta-Appointed Prime Minister - 'Why Should We Worry?'

In an exclusive interview with DW, Niger's new prime minister, Lamine Zeine, has signaled a readiness for talks with regional bloc ECOWAS. He warned Niger will not be forced down a… Read more »

West Africa: Niger Military Regime Open to Talks, Say Mediators

Niger's coup leaders are willing to negotiate with the West African bloc ECOWAS, according to Nigerian mediators who met General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Read more »

Mali: UN Force in Mali Quits Base Early Over Insecurity

Mali's junta demanded in June that the MINUSMA force withdraw from the West African country after a decade-long deployment. The mission was created to quell separatist and Islamist… Read more »

Niger: Detained President Bazoum Seen By Doctor

International organizations and leaders had condemned the conditions of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who was been held in his official residence by Niger's junta. Meanwhile,… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Military Plans in Niger Could Lead to Wider Conflict

Regional analysts have said the move by West African leaders to activate a standby force to counter the junta in Niger represents a failure of diplomacy and is unlikely to succeed. Read more »

Africa: Ousted Niger President Held in 'Poor Conditions,' Warns AU

The African Union has expressed its concern for the health of President Mohamed Bazoum and called for his "immediate" release. The bloc also said it backed the West African ECOWAS… Read more »