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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaking into microphones at a press conference in Lagos, wearing traditional Yoruba attire, including a burgundy hat.

Nigeria Confronts a Rising Terrorist Threat in the North

Niger’s Head of state General Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Malian Colonel Assimi Goita (L) and Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traore (R) show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) which they signed during their first summit in Niamey on July 6, 2024.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to Launch New Confederation Passport Despite ECOWAS’ Push for Reintegration

Workers from Niger and China are seen on the construction site of an oil pipeline in the region of Gaya, Niger, on October 10, 2022.

What’s Responsible for the Strained Relationship Between Benin and Niger?

The four band members of Mdou Moctar pose in a promotional shoot ahead of their upcoming album, ‘Funeral for Justice’.

Nigerien Rock Band Mdou Moctar Announce New Album, ‘Funeral for Justice’

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni speaks during the information and communications technology ICT job fair opening ceremony in Kampala, capital of Uganda, Oct. 17, 2023.

US Announces Removal of Uganda and Three Other African Countries From AGOA Trade Deal

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A man holds a placard with the image of Niger's new military ruler General Abdourahamane Tiani on as supporters of Niger's National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) protest outside the Niger and French airbase in Niamey on September 2, 2023 to demand the departure of the French army from Niger.

Niger's Military Rulers Order UN Official Out Within 72 Hours

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Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey on July 30, 2023. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey on Sunday, before being dispersed by tear gas, during a rally in support of the military putschists who overthrew the elected president Mohamed Bazoum in Niger. Before the tear-gas canisters were fired, a few soldiers stood in front of the embassy to calm the demonstrators.

Deposed Niger President Faces Treason Trial as Coup Leaders Take Legal Action

A screen grab captured from a video shows the soldiers who appeared on national TV to announce the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger, on July 27, 2023. Calling themselves the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CLSP), they read a coup statement in a video they shot and broadcast on state television ORTN.

Soldiers Announce Coup in Niger, Remove President from Power

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Niger Singer Hamsou Garba Dies At 64

Niger Singer Hamsou Garba Dies At 64

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Mdou Moctar Treads Lightly On 'Afrique Refait' Remix Album

Mdou Moctar Explains the Meaning of 'Afrique Victime'

Mdou Moctar Explains the Meaning of 'Afrique Victime'

Mdou Moctar Announces Debut Album 'Afrique Victime'

Mdou Moctar Announces Debut Album 'Afrique Victime'

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