Burkina Faso
India expands Africa push with rice aid, long-term mineral ambitions
In recent weeks, New Delhi has shipped rice to Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Mozambique while policy thinkers in India are urging a stronger push into Africa’s critical minerals sector.
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court
Burkina Faso to criminalize same-sex relations, 'promotion' of 'LGBTQ practices'
ISIS-affiliated terrorists free Moroccan truck drivers held since January, Mali says
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali are battling terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS that have been destabilizing West Africa's Sahel region for more than a decade.
Islamist groups escalate retaliatory attacks on Burkina Faso civilians, HRW says
Jihadist attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso have surged, retaliating against communities for non-cooperation, leading to significant civilian casualties, Human Rights Watch reports.
Iran seeks to expand its influence in Africa through weapons trades and chaos - analysis
Iran expands influence in Africa via trade and arms sales, leveraging global chaos. Reports detail its strategies, including partnerships in Sudan and Niger.
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
"From now on, we say, whether you're from Mali, Niger or Burkina, we have the same destiny. We're going in together," said Burkinabe premier Appolinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela
Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger form new defense pact - analysis
With other African states that are members of ECOWAS considering military operations, several states connected to Niger have rushed to pledge support, many of whom have had coups recently.
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.
As Russia looms, US seeks influence in West Africa's fight against Islamists
For a decade, offensive efforts have failed to stop an Islamist insurgency that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Islamist militants kidnap around 50 women in Burkina Faso
The mass kidnapping is a first in the insurgency that spread to Burkina Faso from neighboring Mali in 2015 despite costly international military efforts to contain it.
Bodies of 28 men found shot dead in Burkina Faso - prosecutors
The killings happened against the background of an Islamist insurgency spreading from Burkina Faso's neighbouring Mali.