by afrikanfrontier | Dec 5, 2023 | News, Politics
A high-ranking Russian military delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Defense Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, has arrived in Niamey for discussions with Niger’s military authorities. This marks the first official visit by a Russian government representative...
by afrikanfrontier | Oct 12, 2023 | News, Politics
The transitional government of Burkina Faso has taken a significant step by posthumously recognising former President Thomas Sankara, a key figure in the country’s history and the father of the Burkinabe revolution, as a “hero of the nation.” This...
by afrikanfrontier | Sep 6, 2023 | News, Politics
When Emmanuel Macron assumed office in 2017, he raised hopes by pledging to reset France’s relations with Africa, putting an end to the infamous Françafrique system that symbolised the country’s post-colonial political and economic influence across the...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 9, 2023 | News, Politics
On Sunday, Niger’s new military rulers partially closed the country’s airspace and warned of a potential aerial attack, as a deadline imposed by West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS passed without the junta reinstating ousted President Mohamed Bazoum....
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2023 | News, Politics
The recent coup in Niger has elicited a significant show of support, with thousands of people taking to the streets in the capital to express their backing for the takeover. The display of solidarity raises questions about the dynamics and sentiments within the nation...
