Burkina Faso: France withdraws diplomats
Tensions between France and its former West African colonies look set to deteriorate further as France withdraws its diplomats from...
French colonialism
Sahel: Niger and Mali accuse neighbours of backing terrorism
As the Sahel's fight against Islamist terrorism intensifies, Mali and Niger have accused neighbouring countries of backing terrorism, according to...
Sahel counterterrorism strategy discussed in Togo
Amid a growing terrorism threat in the Sahel, Togo has presented a counterterrorism strategy at a meeting in Lomé, prioritising...
Niger: Army kill at least 15 terrorists in one week
Niger's fight against terrorism has intensified as the Nigerien military claims to have killed at least 15 terrorists in one...
France passes law to facilitate return of looted artefacts
French MPs have unanimously adopted a new law to simplify the return of artefacts looted during the colonial period, as...
Benin: Election raises hopes for a renewal of Niger relations
Ahead of the Benin presidential election on April 12th, there is hope that a new president could help de-escalate tensions...
Niger: Ex-president still in detention as term officially ends
Tensions between Europe and Niger look set to worsen as former President Mohamed Bazoum remains in detention, despite the EU...
Burkina Faso redefines the rules of governance in the country
Burkina Faso's rejection of Western ties has intensified once again, as the country adopts the "Charter of the Revolution" that...
Nigeriens protest against EU demands to release ex-president
Relations between Niger and Europe look set to deteriorate further, as around 1,000 people gathered in Niamey to protest against...
Algeria criminalises French colonial rule in revised landmark law
Algeria’s parliament has approved a revised law condemning French colonial rule and removing earlier provisions, as reported by Maghrebi Week...
France gives back colonial-era drum to Ivory Coast
France has returned a sacred talking drum taken during the colonial era to Ivory Coast, marking the first such return...
Algeria passes revised law criminalising French colonial rule
Algeria’s parliament has approved a revised law condemning French colonial rule, removing earlier provisions that demanded a formal apology and...
Benin and Nigeria to develop cross-border security cooperation
The fight against terrorism in West Africa has ramped up, with Benin and Nigeria announcing plans to develop cross-border security...
Mali denies return of ambassador to Algiers
Mali appears hesitant to follow its ally, Niger's, lead in resuming ties with Algeria, as Bamako denies rumours that its...
Niger-Algeria tensions ease following Algiers meeting
Diplomatic relations between Niger and Algeria look set to improve following talks in Algiers between Niger's junta leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani,...
