Burkina Faso detains four officers after thwarted coup against junta
This comes nearly a year to the day since junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power
Source: monitor.co.ug
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Macron announces pull-out of French troops from Niger
Amid massive protests in Niger against French imperialism, French President Macron announced the withdrawal of the French ambassador to Niamey on Sunday.
Source: wsws.org
Four years after helicopter mission, Canada prepares a final pullout from Mali
The withdrawal of Canadian troops is a blow to Canada as it had focused much of its Africa strategy on Mali, which was one of the biggest African recipients of Canadian aid
Source: theglobeandmail.com
French envoy leaves Niger weeks after junta ordered expulsion
Relations between Niger and France have broken down since army officers seized power in Niamey in July.
Source: theeastafrican.co.ke
ALEX MATERE: Unemployment, the curse of African Youth
A substantial segment of youth are educated but without meaningful employment.
Source: the-star.co.ke
France to pull troops out of Niger following coup, says Macron
France is to end its military cooperation with Niger and withdraw its 1,500 troops tasked with battling Islamist rebels in the Sahel region following a July coup in the West African country, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
United States Burkina Faso Mohammed Bazoum West African French President Emmanuel Macron West Africa
Source: timeslive.co.za
'France takes us for idiots' – Inside coup-hit Niger
Soldiers seized power on July 26 and placed President Bazoum under house arrest.
Mayeni Jones West African Zourkaleini Maiga Mohamed Bazoum Fahiraman Rodrigue Kon Adama Zourkaleini Maiga
Source: the-star.co.ke
US mulls military options as France prepares troop withdrawal from Niger
The United States has said it will "evaluate" its next steps on the crisis in Niger after France announced a full troop withdrawal by the end of 2023, as demanded by the as demanded by the military junta…
Source: rfi.fr
France to pull troops and ambassador from Niger
A military junta seized Niger on July 26, deposing President Mohamed Bazoum.
Source: the-star.co.ke
France Losing Great Power Status as Africa Turns to BRICS
French President Emmanuel Macron is recalling the ambassador, diplomatic staff, and troops from Niger. What does Macrons political retreat mean for Frances international image?
Source: sputnikglobe.com