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Junta in power in Niger vows immediate response to any aggression by ECOWAS

The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the junta in power in Niger, said Thursday August 3 it would respond immediately to any “aggression or attempted aggression” against it by West African countries to restore elected leader Mohamed Bazoum. “Any aggression or attempted aggression against the State of Niger will see an immediate […]

Africa Focus Group of Global Coalition against ISIS warns against threats of separatist groups

The Global Coalition against Daesh Africa Focus Group, co-chaired by Morocco, the United States, Italy and Niger, has voiced deep concern over the impact of the proliferation of non-State actors on efforts to counter ISIS in Africa. In a joint statement released following its meeting held March 1-2 in Niamey (Niger), participants said the proliferation […]

Central Africa’s new gas mega-project to provide millions with access to electricity

With more than 60% of Central Africa’s population having no access to electricity, the ambitious Central African Pipeline System (CAPS) project aims to change that with a network of pipelines, refineries and gas-fired power plants stretching across 11 countries in the region. However, the proposal by the Central Africa Business Energy Forum to build 6,500 […]