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 Mar 20 Kidnapped U.S. aid worker, French journalist freed in West Africa An American aid worker and a French journalist kidnapped and held by Islamist extremists were freed on Monday, four days after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid a visit to West Africa.