ECOWAS deploys standby force amid Niger junta threat to ‘kill president’
The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the activation of a “standby force” to respond to the crisis in Niger after...
Niger junta rejects new AU, ECOWAS mission
Niger's junta rejected a diplomatic mission from Ecowas and the AU on Tuesday, further escalating the standoff over the July 26 coup.
The junta, which...
Nigerians may pay more as Tinubu seeks higher tax-to-GDP
President Bola Tinubu says his administration aims to rapidly increase Nigeria’s tax coverage as a way of raising revenue to cut back on government...
Airlines cancel flights, ticket prices up as Niger closes airspace
Airlines have rerouted, and in some cases cancelled, international flights after Niger closed its airspace Sunday night, making it more difficult for planes to...
Niger junta seeks help from Wagner as ECOWAS deadline draws near
Niger’s military junta has sought help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline set by ECOWAS for President Mohamed Bazoum to be...