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Nigeria's unions launch indefinite general strike in bid to raise minimum wage

Nigeria's unions have launched an indefinite general strike in a bid to raise the minimum wage. The government's current offer is 60,000 naira a month, or approximately €37. The country is grappling with the fallout from the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Strikers kicked off the standoff in Lagos…

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Facing Chinese competition, Europe struggles to hold its position in Africa

With the French being chased out of Niger and Mali and Russian and Chinese influence growing, the European Union is struggling to maintain its presence on the African continent. Experts say that Brussels must rewrite its Africa policy if it wants to hold on to its clout.

Radio France Internationale

US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

The head of the United States military’s Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for the spate of military coups that has swept the region in recent years

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Democracy under scrutiny as Nigerians struggle to afford the basics

Nigeria has played a major role in fostering democracy in Africa’s west but after 25 years its people are losing faith

The Guardian - UK

“When I was very young I didn’t have access to Western music. In 2016, I was first introduced to Eddie Van Halen and Jimi Hendrix”: Mdou Moctar is one of Africa’s premier guitar heroes – and he’s using his Stratocaster to spark a revolution

As the Niger guitarist releases a bristling new collection of protest songs, he explains how injustice puts the fire in his fingers, what keeps him loyal to the Strat, and why everybody in his hometown wants to play guitar

Guitar World

Hundreds Of Boko Haram Hostages Rescued From Forest Enclave

Nigerian army rescues 350 hostages, including women and children, from Boko Haram in Sambisa Forest, showcasing ongoing efforts against extremism.

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Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria

Nigeria's army says it has rescued hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, who had been held captive for months or years by Boko Haram extremists in the country's northeast

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US Military To Pull Out All Assets From Niger By Mid-September, Says Pentagon

Talks between the U.S. government and the West African country's ruling military junta, which has geopolitically aligned itself with Russia, resulted into an agreement after discussions about the U.S. leaving the country lasted for weeks.

International Business Times

U.S. troops and equipment will leave Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

Niger's decision to kick out American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel. U.S. troops and some gear already have begun leaving the country.

WEKU

US troops will complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says

American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September

The Independent UK

US To Complete Withdrawal From Niger By Sept. 15

The US plans to withdraw military forces from Niger by September 15 as part of a broader strategy to reduce its presence in Africa.

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Final date for US troop pullout from Niger set for September

The US troop withdrawal from Niger, at the demand of the West African nation's military rulers, has begun and will be over by 15 September "at the latest", a joint statement said Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women

Petition launched to halt mass ceremony that organisers say is for 100 orphans whose parents were killed by gangs

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Turkey Syria Mercenaries Head To Niger To Earn Cash

Like hundreds of other pro-Turkish fighters, Omar left northern Syria for mineral-rich Niger last year, joining Syrian mercenaries sent to the West African nation by a private Turkish military company.

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The Conversation

Belief in democracy is on the decline in Africa. Traditional institutions can help restore its importance

Democracy in Africa has not had a good year. Military juntas from Mali to Niger appear to have cemented their grip on power. Sudan’s democratic dreams were dashed when the country’s two most powerful strongmen opted for war. And there’s now evidence that ordinary Africans may be losing faith in…

The Guardian - US

Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says in interview that US troops ‘stayed on our soil, doing nothing while terrorists killed people’

Salon

How Russia is winning in Africa

At least seven coups in formerly pro-Western African countries have opened doors for Russian intervention

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US To Withdraw Troops From Niger Amid Growing Instability

US plans to withdraw troops from Niger due to growing instability and Russian influence.

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US confirms Russian forces deployed to same Niger airbase as American troops

Russians in separate compound and do not have access to US forces or equipment, says defence secretary

Radio France Internationale

Concerns mount as Russian troops take over US base in Niger

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops – a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel Amercian forces from the country.

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Lithuania hits out at Russia ‘disinformation’ over spy claims – as it happened

Russia had said that a Ukrainian agent had entered country from Lithuania with the aim of targeting a fuel facility

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Russian Troops Enter US Military Base In Niger

Russian troops entering a US military base in Niger raises security concerns and strains US-Russia relations.

Al Jazeera

Austin confirms Russians deployed to airbase housing US military in Niger

Officials says Russians do not have access to US forces at Airbase 101 as Moscow’s troops deployed to a separate hanger.

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US Troops To Withdraw From Niger Amid Russian Military Presence

Tensions rise as Russian and US troops share base in Niger, leading to US troop withdrawal and strained relations with Nigerien junta.

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US Military Plans To Return To Chad For Talks

U.S. military plans to revisit Chad agreements post-troop withdrawal, aiming to enhance security cooperation after the election.

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