Europe must tread carefully or risk
fuelling militancy and migration
Governments should adopt policies that promote external competitiveness and labour market initiatives as well as establish special economic zones
Efforts to increase trade within the continent are being undermined from the start
Nigeria’s borders crossings with Benin and Niger remain sealed despite a warning that the shutdown is harming prosperity
As things currently stand, only four member states (Mali, Niger, Rwanda and Sao Tome & Principe) have ratified the free movement protocol
The African free trade agreement is hailed as a huge step forward by some, but criticized as a project with little chance of coming true by others
The secessionist struggle has turned increasingly violent, with families fleeing and women violated
intellectual honesty and wisdom should guide Ibrahim Yacouba when he is informing people, especially those who lack information about my country.
Nigeriens have engaged in over six decades of painstaking work to build a strong nation. But Niger is no longer looked upon as a beacon of light
A UN migration official has accused Algeria of leaving hundreds of African migrants stranded in the desert
A bombing aimed at French soldiers on patrol in Mauritania’s troubled north killed four civilians and injured over 20 people, including four soldiers
A big rise in armed attacks in the Sahel – and the intensity of the attacks in recent years – is now seen as a major source of concern
The deaths of four American soldiers in Niger last month highlighted the nature and implications of US military presence in Africa.
Critics argues that a controversial referendum is the first step towards abolishing term limits
The United Nations (UN) said 61 people have died of meningitis since January in Niger, despite mass vaccinations to prevent a possible epidemic.
Authorities in Niger have banned the full Islamic veil following suicide attacks in countries in the region by women wearing the religious garment.
Four African armies, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger are currently on the ground directly engaged in the fight against Boko Haram.
A total of 109 Boko Haram fighters have been killed by soldiers responding to attacks on two towns in Niger near the border with Nigeria.
Charlie Hebdo gunman Cherif Kouachi was buried meanwhile anti-Charlie Hebdo unrest in Niger leaves 10 people dead.
Niger wants to ban women and children from crossing the Sahara after 92 died in the desert.
Dozens of migrants from Niger heading for Algeria have died of thirst in the Sahara desert after their vehicle broke down, say local officials.
Nongovernmental groups say Niger is the top country that managed to reduce its child mortality rates since 1990.
Several people have been killed in separate suicide bomb attacks in Niger that showed the fight against militants was spreading across West Africa.
Paul Put has achieved a football miracle with Burkina Faso no matter what happens when the pre-tournament no-hopers tackle Nigeria at the Afcon final.
Superstars have fizzled. Nobodies have sizzled. Here is the Mail & Guardian’s team of the tournament.
A strong Nigeria team and surprising Burkina Faso outfit have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations final, both looking to lift the trophy.
Seydou Keita’s perseverance has given Mali a 1-0 win over Niger and the Africa Cup of Nations 2013 tournament its first goal.
While Niger hope their fortune changes as they aim to end a losing streak, psychics have chosen Ghana to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Aid agencies say they are facing a multimillion-dollar funding shortage to deal with a food crisis in the Sahel in northern Africa.
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Sahel states are bracing for a long hungry season, many weakened by the return of people from Libya who are creating fresh strife.
Members of the Nigerian terror group Boko Haram received explosives training at al-Qaeda camps in northern Africa, Niger’s foreign minister says.
Drought has again returned to the western shoulder of Africa, bringing hunger to millions, threatening to slip the Sahel region into crisis.