Ecowas warns of ‘disintegration’ as juntas split from west African bloc
Breakaway union by military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger exposes growing fissures within the region
June 2024
Bloodlines
A cycle of debt, sex work and cocaine: the women in west Africa caught in Europe’s drugs trail
As white powder bound for European ports floods the city of Agadez in Niger, female migrants are the most common victims in a growing addiction crisis
May 2024
Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact
Ukraine war live
Russia-Ukraine war: Lithuania hits out at Russia ‘disinformation’ over spy claims – as it happened
US confirms Russian forces deployed to same Niger airbase as American troops
Russian troops enter airbase in Niger where US soldiers are stationed
April 2024
IS commander wanted for deaths of US forces in Niger killed in operation
The Guardian view on the Sahel and its crises: the west can still make a difference
US to withdraw from Niger after security pact fails in strategic victory for Russia
Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as African country pulls away from US
March 2024
US fears Russia’s influence in Africa after Niger junta cancels security pact
Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil
February 2024
Raiders kill at least a dozen worshippers at Burkina Faso church
Atrocity took place during Sunday mass in Essakane village and has been blamed on a jihadi group active in the region
January 2024
Moments of hope
Success is contagious – so I’m rooting for the African countries throwing off European rule
Nels Abbey
The recent coups and subsequent pacts in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are a source of hope in a sea of landlocked hopelessness, says writer and broadcaster Nels Abbey
November 2023
The age of extinction
‘A biodiversity catastrophe’: how the world could look in 2050 – unless we act now
The climate crisis, invasive species, overexploitation of resources and pollution could break down crucial ecosystems. We asked experts to lay out the risks and offer some solutions
October 2023
Niger’s military rulers say ousted president tried to escape custody
France’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former colonies
France to begin pulling out troops from Niger this week
Zinder review – a startling look at swastika-waving gang life in Niger
September 2023
Allies of Niger’s deposed president see hope in French retreat
Advisers of detained Mohamed Bazoum say French withdrawal removes coup leaders’ pretext for power grab
