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Defence 20/03/2023

President Bazoum hunts for electronic eavesdropping technology

French and Israeli firms are among the contenders hoping to supply electronic listening and geolocation technology to Niger. A veteran military equipment broker known as Petit Boubé has agreed to pay for the equipment.

Diplomacy 15/03/2023

World Bank boss David Malpass to make farewell visit to Niamey

The president of the World Bank David Malpass is expected to travel to Niamey at the end of March where he should meet with the Nigerien head of state Mohamed Bazoum.

Defence 06/03/2023

EU seeks military personnel for new training mission in Niger

The EU has launched an internal force generation campaign to identify member states willing to deploy military personnel to Niger as part of a training mission to support the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).

Mining 03/03/2023

Global Atomic's uranium mine back on track after court victory

Thanks to its connections within the government, the Canadian junior obtained a rapid hearing in its bid to overturn a recent adverse court ruling regarding its Dasa uranium project.

Diplomacy 02/03/2023

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

The UN World Food Programme decided on a new support plan for Africa in early February. The budget is close to €30m.

Defence 24/02/2023

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

French president Emmanuel Macron at the military base in Djibouti on 12 March 2019. © Ludovic Marin/Pool/AFP

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The Sahel threatened by a jihadist tornado

As the Sahel security crisis worsens, with Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) increasingly active, the states in the region find themselves in an ever more vulnerable position.

Operation Barkhane soldiers in Burkina Faso.

Mining 23/02/2023

Tensions brew between Orano and Niamey over Imouraren

The operating permit for the uranium mine is at the heart of the French nuclear giant's talks with the Niger government. The Bazoum administration considers the permit to be null and void and wants to negotiate a new comprehensive partnership.

Business 22/02/2023

Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Negotiations with the government aimed at allowing the French firm to stay in the water distribution game in Niger have slowed down in recent weeks. At the heart of the issue lie legal and political complications over the renewal of Veolia's activities on site.

Defence 21/02/2023

Niamey looks to rid itself of Western arms donations maintenance headache

Rather than counting on donations of American and French military hardware to strengthen the country's armed forces, defence minister Alkassoum Indatou is now trying to negotiate contracts directly with defence companies.

Diplomacy 21/02/2023

Bruno Fuchs and French MPs pay visit to Niamey

Bruno Fuchs, a member of the French Presidential party majority, has been in Niamey since 20 February and will remain there until the 23rd for a working visit,

Defence Diplomacy 16/02/2023

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

France's armed forces minister Sébastien Lecornu will travel to Ivory Coast and Senegal in the coming days, though his schedule has yet to be finalised

SpotlightDiplomacy 14/02/2023

From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

Serbia is conducting a charm offensive in African capitals in a bid to boost business and persuade them not to recognise Kosovo's independence. The operation is steered behind the scenes by a powerful Serbian businessman with deep links to Africa, working in concert with Belgrade's foreign minister Ivica Dacic.

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic on 26 February 2020.

Defence 13/02/2023

China's Nuctech bids for deal to supply Niger with border control equipment

The Chinese security equipment company hopes to bag a contract in Niger to equip the country's customs border posts. The firm, which has close links to the Beijing regime and China's military complex, has come under fire over suspicions of espionage and corruption.

Diplomacy 07/02/2023

New candidates mooted for leadership of UN's West Africa and Sahel office

An increasing number of potential candidates for the leadership of the UN's West Africa and Sahel regional office UNOWAS is being put forward.

Mining 03/02/2023

Orano envisages controversial cost-cutting measures at Imouraren Free

The Imouraren uranium project will not be getting off the ground in 2023. To cut down on operating costs, the French firm is toying with the idea of resorting to controversial extraction techniques used in Kazakhstan, but it remains evasive concerning its intentions.

Diplomacy 02/02/2023

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Algerian secret services in survival mode in North Mali

As fight against M23 continues, Kigali and Kinshasa wage war of intelligence

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President Bazoum hunts for electronic eavesdropping technology

World Bank boss David Malpass to make farewell visit to Niamey

EU seeks military personnel for new training mission in Niger

Global Atomic's uranium mine back on track after court victory

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

The Sahel threatened by a jihadist tornado

Tensions brew between Orano and Niamey over Imouraren

Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Niamey looks to rid itself of Western arms donations maintenance headache

Bruno Fuchs and French MPs pay visit to Niamey

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

China's Nuctech bids for deal to supply Niger with border control equipment

New candidates mooted for leadership of UN's West Africa and Sahel office

Orano envisages controversial cost-cutting measures at Imouraren Free

West Africa ponders choice of next UNOWAS head

De Gaulle Fleurance, Veolia's discreet service provider

Legal uncertainty surrounding diaspora MPs' election

African leaders plan trip to Kyiv and Moscow

G5 Sahel mulls transfer of joint force HQ to Niamey

Mohamed Bazoum to make long-awaited visit to Doha next month

Diplomat Luc Briard to focus on African diaspora at foreign ministry

Delayed EU anti-piracy cooperation presents Washington and Seoul with opening

Western capitals uneasy about delayed Issoufou report

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President Bazoum hunts for electronic eavesdropping technology

World Bank boss David Malpass to make farewell visit to Niamey

EU seeks military personnel for new training mission in Niger

Global Atomic's uranium mine back on track after court victory

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

The Sahel threatened by a jihadist tornado

Tensions brew between Orano and Niamey over Imouraren

Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Niamey looks to rid itself of Western arms donations maintenance headache

Bruno Fuchs and French MPs pay visit to Niamey

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

China's Nuctech bids for deal to supply Niger with border control equipment

New candidates mooted for leadership of UN's West Africa and Sahel office

Orano envisages controversial cost-cutting measures at Imouraren Free

West Africa ponders choice of next UNOWAS head

De Gaulle Fleurance, Veolia's discreet service provider

Legal uncertainty surrounding diaspora MPs' election

African leaders plan trip to Kyiv and Moscow

G5 Sahel mulls transfer of joint force HQ to Niamey

Mohamed Bazoum to make long-awaited visit to Doha next month

Diplomat Luc Briard to focus on African diaspora at foreign ministry

Delayed EU anti-piracy cooperation presents Washington and Seoul with opening

Western capitals uneasy about delayed Issoufou report

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