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Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali

Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  Moscow said in a statement.

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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:06 +0200 Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3a4a1e210-1.jpg" /></p><p>Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali<br /><br />Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  Moscow said in a statement.<br /><br />READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/22/two-hostages-captured-in-niger-freed-by-russias-africa-corps-unit-in-mali<br /><br />Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /><br />Africanews is available in English and French.<br />Website : www.africanews.com<br />Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br />Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /><br />#AfNews</p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/two-hostages-captured-in-niger-freed-by-russias-africa-corps-in-mali_3a4a1e210.html Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025 https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-junta-says-it-suspended-nearly-3000-ngos-in-2025_0b2fcfc40.html

Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025

Niger's military government suspended the activities of 2,900 of the 4,700 registered local and foreign non-governmental organisations and development agencies, the interior minister said.

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:06 +0200 Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025 <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/0b2fcfc40-1.jpg" /></p>Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025<br /> <br /> Niger's military government suspended the activities of 2,900 of the 4,700 registered local and foreign non-governmental organisations and development agencies, the interior minister said.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/22/niger-junta-says-it-suspended-nearly-3000-ngos-in-2025<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-junta-says-it-suspended-nearly-3000-ngos-in-2025_0b2fcfc40.html Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president https://www.headlinesafrica.com/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president_70a166aa0.html

Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president

The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.

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#AfNews]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:10 +0200 Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/70a166aa0-1.jpg" /></p>Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president<br /> <br /> The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/20/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president_70a166aa0.html Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence https://www.headlinesafrica.com/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence_b04cdb8b3.html

Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence

Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.

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#AfNews]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:10 +0200 Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b04cdb8b3-1.jpg" /></p>Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence<br /> <br /> Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence_b04cdb8b3.html AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-president https://www.headlinesafrica.com/aes-calls-for-simultaneous-mobilisation-to-condemn-eu-resolution-on-nigers-ex-president_b6057e10b.html

AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-president

Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move.

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#AfNews]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:10 +0200 AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-president <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b6057e10b-1.jpg" /></p>AES calls for simultaneous mobilisation to condemn EU resolution on Niger's ex-president<br /> <br /> Civil society organisations in Niger have condemned a European Union resolution demanding the release of the country’s former president. They're calling for a simultaneous mobilisation in Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali to protest the move. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/21/aes-calls-for-simultaneous-mobilisation-to-condemn-eu-resolution-on-nigers-ex-president<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/aes-calls-for-simultaneous-mobilisation-to-condemn-eu-resolution-on-nigers-ex-president_b6057e10b.html Niger protest EU's resolution for unconditional relase of Bazoum https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-protest-eus-resolution-for-unconditional-relase-of-bazoum_3450d2da3.html

Niger protest EU's resolution for unconditional relase of Bazoum

Niger's government summoned the European Union's chargé d'affaires in Niamey on Thursday to protest a European Parliament resolution calling for the "immediate" release of detained former President Mohamed Bazoum.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:55:05 +0200 Niger protest EU's resolution for unconditional relase of Bazoum <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3450d2da3-1.jpg" /></p>Niger protest EU's resolution for unconditional relase of Bazoum<br /> <br /> Niger's government summoned the European Union's chargé d'affaires in Niamey on Thursday to protest a European Parliament resolution calling for the "immediate" release of detained former President Mohamed Bazoum.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/13/niger-protest-eus-resolution-for-unconditional-relase-of-bazoum<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-protest-eus-resolution-for-unconditional-relase-of-bazoum_3450d2da3.html Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-army-repels-attack-on-tahoua-drone-base_cd1451960.html

Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base

A military drone base at the airport in Niger’s Tahoua was targeted overnight Sunday. Local authorities say the army fended off the attack, which left left several soldiers injured and several assailants dead.

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#AfNews]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:40:11 +0200 Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/cd1451960-1.jpg" /></p>Niger: Army repels attack on Tahoua drone base <br /> <br /> A military drone base at the airport in Niger’s Tahoua was targeted overnight Sunday. Local authorities say the army fended off the attack, which left left several soldiers injured and several assailants dead. <br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/09/niger-army-repels-attack-on-tahoua-drone-base<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-army-repels-attack-on-tahoua-drone-base_cd1451960.html Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-military-junta-pulls-plug-on-mining-companies-and-uk-oil-firm_f84e18645.html

Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm

As it continues to assert sovereignty over its natural resources, Niamey said the firms had failed to respect their obligations.

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#AfBusiness]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:20:10 +0200 Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/f84e18645-1.jpg" /></p>Niger's military junta pulls plug on mining companies and UK oil firm<br /> <br /> As it continues to assert sovereignty over its natural resources, Niamey said the firms had failed to respect their obligations.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/06/nigers-military-junta-pulls-plug-on-mining-companies-and-uk-oil-firm<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfBusiness]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-military-junta-pulls-plug-on-mining-companies-and-uk-oil-firm_f84e18645.html Niger and Algeria announce start of 'new dynamic' after pipeline talks in Algiers https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-and-algeria-announce-start-of-new-dynamic-after-pipeline-talks-in-algiers_73dfd5fc2.html

Niger and Algeria announce start of 'new dynamic' after pipeline talks in Algiers

The head of Niger's military junta declared the start of a "new dynamic" with Algeria following a meeting with its president on Monday, announcing plans to start construction on a new gas pipeline.

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#AfNews]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:05:05 +0200 Niger and Algeria announce start of 'new dynamic' after pipeline talks in Algiers <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/73dfd5fc2-1.jpg" /></p>Niger and Algeria announce start of 'new dynamic' after pipeline talks in Algiers<br /> <br /> The head of Niger's military junta declared the start of a "new dynamic" with Algeria following a meeting with its president on Monday, announcing plans to start construction on a new gas pipeline.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/02/17/niger-and-algeria-announce-start-of-new-dynamic-after-pipeline-talks-in-algiers<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-and-algeria-announce-start-of-new-dynamic-after-pipeline-talks-in-algiers_73dfd5fc2.html Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force_852633341.html

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force

The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration

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]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:30:13 +0200 Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/852633341-1.jpg" /></p><p>Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Sahel regional force<br /><br />The 5000-strong force is the latest in a series of measures by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to achieve closer integration<br /><br />READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/12/21/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force<br /><br />Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /><br />Africanews is available in English and French.<br />Website : www.africanews.com<br />Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br />Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /><br />#AfNews</p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-sahel-regional-force_852633341.html Niger sends fuel convoy to Mali to ease supply woes https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-sends-fuel-convoy-to-mali-to-ease-supply-woes_501bbb05e.html

Niger sends fuel convoy to Mali to ease supply woes

A convoy of 82 petrol tankers arrived in Bamako over the weekend from Niamey.

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Niger: Thousands of people welcome General Tchiani back to Niamey after nationwide tour

The Nigerien travelled throughout the country in an effort to reaffirm his authority and reassure the population.

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Niger's Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns

Speaking at a rally, the Nigerien leader accused Benin of hosting foreign troops.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:30:03 +0200 Niger's Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/f945c3b75-1.jpg" /></p>Niger's Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns<br /> <br /> Speaking at a rally, the Nigerien leader accused Benin of hosting foreign troops.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2025/11/10/nigers-tchiani-keeps-border-with-benin-closed-citing-security-concerns<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : www.africanews.com<br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-tchiani-keeps-border-with-benin-closed-citing-security-concerns_f945c3b75.html UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups https://www.headlinesafrica.com/un-concerned-after-niger-quits-force-fighting-armed-islamist-groups_677961778.html

UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups

The head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel says the coalition is the only security mechanism operational in the region.

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Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:24:09 +0200 UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/677961778-1.jpg" /></p>UN concerned after Niger quits force fighting armed Islamist groups<br /> <br /> The head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel says the coalition is the only security mechanism operational in the region.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : http:///2025/04/04/un-concerned-after-niger-quits-force-fighting-armed-islamist-groups<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/un-concerned-after-niger-quits-force-fighting-armed-islamist-groups_677961778.html French-Beninese activist, Kemi Seba, speaks in front of thousands in Niger https://www.headlinesafrica.com/french-beninese-activist-kemi-seba-speaks-in-front-of-thousands-in-niger_a304ae6a4.html

Engaged in a tug-of-war with the former colonial power, Niger's generals have demanded the departure of these soldiers and of the French ambassador to Niamey, Sylvain Itté.

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#AfNews]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:56:56 +0200 French-Beninese activist, Kemi Seba, speaks in front of thousands in Niger <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/a304ae6a4-1.jpg" /></p>Engaged in a tug-of-war with the former colonial power, Niger's generals have demanded the departure of these soldiers and of the French ambassador to Niamey, Sylvain Itté.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2023/09/29/french-beninese-activist-kemi-seba-speaks-in-front-of-thousands-in-niger<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/french-beninese-activist-kemi-seba-speaks-in-front-of-thousands-in-niger_a304ae6a4.html Niger's post-coup PM hopes for 'agreement' with ECOWAS https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-post-coup-pm-hopes-for-agreement-with-ecowas_5df1d4442.html

"We have received delegations on four occasions, we ourselves have made a visit and we are confident that in a few days' time we will be able to reach an agreement very quickly so that all these measures can be lifted." Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine , military-appointed PM

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:48:38 +0200 Niger's post-coup PM hopes for 'agreement' with ECOWAS <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5df1d4442-1.jpg" /></p>"We have received delegations on four occasions, we ourselves have made a visit and we are confident that in a few days' time we will be able to reach an agreement very quickly so that all these measures can be lifted." Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine , military-appointed PM <br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2023/09/05/nigers-post-coup-pm-hopes-for-agreement-with-ecowas<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-post-coup-pm-hopes-for-agreement-with-ecowas_5df1d4442.html Will Niger succeed in pushing France out? https://www.headlinesafrica.com/will-niger-succeed-in-pushing-france-out_f5d11deaa.html

Protests in Niger are bigger than they’ve ever been. Only a month after overthrowing the president, protesters are now focusing their anger on their former colonial power, France. And it’s not just the protesters – Niger’s top court also approved the expulsion of France’s ambassador. France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, insists the ambassador will stay. So what’s next for Niger and for France’s slippery hold on Francophone Africa?

In this episode: 
Ahmed Idris, Al Jazeera correspondent

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This episode was produced by David Enders, Amy Walters and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera AlDosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:46:44 +0200 Will Niger succeed in pushing France out? <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/f5d11deaa-1.jpg" /></p>Protests in Niger are bigger than they’ve ever been. Only a month after overthrowing the president, protesters are now focusing their anger on their former colonial power, France. And it’s not just the protesters – Niger’s top court also approved the expulsion of France’s ambassador. France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, insists the ambassador will stay. So what’s next for Niger and for France’s slippery hold on Francophone Africa?<br /> <br /> In this episode: <br /> Ahmed Idris, Al Jazeera correspondent<br /> <br /> Episode credits:<br /> This episode was produced by David Enders, Amy Walters and our host Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this episode.<br /> <br /> Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera AlDosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.<br /> <br /> Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio.]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/will-niger-succeed-in-pushing-france-out_f5d11deaa.html African migrants stranded in Niger border https://www.headlinesafrica.com/african-migrants-stranded-in-niger-border_c24810411.html

COOPI, an Italian aid group that provides shelter for migrants in Niger's northern town of Assamakka near the border with Algeria, said that since the coup an additional 1,300 people have entered its center trying to return home

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:20:04 +0200 African migrants stranded in Niger border <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/c24810411-1.jpg" /></p>COOPI, an Italian aid group that provides shelter for migrants in Niger's northern town of Assamakka near the border with Algeria, said that since the coup an additional 1,300 people have entered its center trying to return home<br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2023/08/23/african-migrants-stranded-in-niger-border<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/african-migrants-stranded-in-niger-border_c24810411.html Niger: Group calls for withdrawal of French troops https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-group-calls-for-withdrawal-of-french-troops_4ef4bebeb.html

"We won't give the French forces one second on our territory once this deadline has expired, as the CNSP itself has made clear. All the villages, all the surrounding communes will descend on the capital and we will get them out. They will leave Niamey. .." Abdoulaye Seydou, M62 national coordinator

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:20:04 +0200 Niger: Group calls for withdrawal of French troops <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4ef4bebeb-1.jpg" /></p>"We won't give the French forces one second on our territory once this deadline has expired, as the CNSP itself has made clear. All the villages, all the surrounding communes will descend on the capital and we will get them out. They will leave Niamey. .." Abdoulaye Seydou, M62 national coordinator <br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2023/08/23/niger-group-calls-for-withdrawal-of-french-troops<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-group-calls-for-withdrawal-of-french-troops_4ef4bebeb.html African Union suspends Niger due to military coup https://www.headlinesafrica.com/african-union-suspends-niger-due-to-military-coup_b4537717a.html

The African Union suspended Niger, the scene of a coup d'état since July 26th, and told its members to avoid any action that might legitimize the junta.

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#AfNews]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:20:04 +0200 African Union suspends Niger due to military coup <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b4537717a-1.jpg" /></p>The African Union suspended Niger, the scene of a coup d'état since July 26th, and told its members to avoid any action that might legitimize the junta.<br /> <br /> READ MORE : 2023/08/22/african-union-suspends-niger-due-to-military-coup<br /> <br /> Subscribe on our Youtube channel ?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent.<br /> <br /> Africanews is available in English and French.<br /> Website : <br /> Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/africanews.channel/<br /> Twitter : https://twitter.com/africanews<br /> <br /> #AfNews]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/african-union-suspends-niger-due-to-military-coup_b4537717a.html