Politics Oct 26 Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice Families in Niger say they are struggling after economic sanctions imposed in response to a military coup three months ago. Landlocked Niger is one of the world's poorest countries, and neighboring West African nations have closed their borders.
World Oct 03 A government shutdown in Nigeria has been averted after a labor strike is suspended Nigerian government workers are continuing their work after last-minute efforts by authorities averted a nationwide strike to protest growing hardship which could have shut down government services in Africa's most populous country.
World Sep 22 WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly – Day 4 It's Day 4 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York.
World Aug 10 AP report: Niger’s junta told U.S. they would kill deposed president if neighbors intervene militarily Representatives of the junta told U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland of the threat to Bazoum during her visit to the country this week, a Western military official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of…
World Aug 02 What would ECOWAS’s threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like? This is the first time in recent years that ECOWAS has considered the use of force to restore democracies in countries where the military took over.
World Aug 02 Labor unions in Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president The unions, made up of government workers, on Wednesday accused Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu of not acting fast enough to cushion the effects of his economic policies since he was sworn in as president in May.
World Jul 05 UN says millions left with no aid as West Africa suffers worst hunger crisis in 10 years The United Nations food agency says millions of hungry people in West Africa are left without aid because it is struggling with limited funding to respond to the region's worst hunger crisis in 10 years.
World Mar 01 Facing a divided country, Nigerian president-elect Bola Tinubu strikes a unified tone Bola Tinubu has been proclaimed the winner of Nigeria’s presidential election after a hotly contested election.
World Feb 25 Long lines, delays frustrate voters in Nigeria’s presidential election Frustrated Nigerians cast their ballots into the evening Saturday, hours after the official deadline for joining the voting line in Africa’s most populous nation after late starts and sporadic violence caused delays at polling stations.
World Feb 24 Nigeria is set to elect a new leader, but a cash shortage could make oversight tougher Voters in Nigeria are electing a new leader Saturday, with 18 candidates vying to lead a country facing a series of struggles — the newest and most pressing being a shortage of cash.