Niger
Al-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for attacks on military sites in Mali
Reuters could not independently verify the claim, which was distributed via JNIM's official communication channels.
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists claim attack on Niger airport that killed 13
Explosions, sustained gunfire at airport in Niger capital, witnesses say
Al Qaeda, Islamic State ramp up violence in West Africa’s tri-border region, report shows
Why is the Niger conflict drawing global attention? - opinion
Niger is one of the least prosperous countries in the world, but has critical strategic value for several reasons.
Niger reopens borders with several neighbors a week after coup
The borders that have reopened are mainly in remote desert areas. Niger's key entryways for trade and commerce remain closed due to sanctions imposed by the regional bloc.
Russia and Iran may eye Niger as possible inroad against US in Africa
"Any military intervention against Niger would be considered as a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," a statement reads.
Will the Niger coup bring attention back to the Sahel region? - analysis
There have been at least seven other coups and military takeovers in Africa in the last decade.
Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state
"The President of the CNSP is the head of state. He represents the state of Niger in international relations," an officer said, reading out a statement.
'Exiled' Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin hails Niger coup, touts services
"What happened in Niger is nothing other than the struggle of the people of Niger with their colonizers," Prigozhin said.
Six Nigerian, Niger troops killed by Islamic State, security forces say
Two officers and four other ranks from both countries were killed and 16 wounded.
Death toll from attack on Niger villages soars to 137
It did not say who authorities believed was behind the attacks. A security source earlier blamed Islamic State, whose local affiliate is active in the zone.
Niger votes in hopes of first democratic transition
More than 40% of Niger's population lives in extreme poverty, and the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed growth to a crawl.
US citizen kidnapped by gunmen in southern Niger, sources say
Niger, like much of West Africa's Sahel region, is struggling with a deepening security crisis as groups with links to al Qaeda and Islamic State carry out attacks on the army and civilians.
