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Niger’s ruling junta has doubled down on its demand that US troops withdraw, dealing a blow to Washington’s security interests in the Sahel. Last month, military leader General Abdourahamane Tiani ordered US troops to leave after ending a military agreement. At least 650 US personnel are stationed in Niger to monitor jihadist activity. In a statement on Sunday, Niger's junta said they had not benefited from the US military deal as it "turned out to be a fool's bargain", while accusing the US of exploiting Niger and interfering in its internal affairs. The US State Department and Pentagon have downplayed Niger’s rejection of the military agreement, saying that talks between the two countries were continuing.

Niger junta doubles down on order that US troops leave

Niger’s ruling junta has doubled down on its demand...

The Lagos State Government has commended the resilience and "can do" spirit of the Nigerian lady, Pelumi Nubi, who drove solo from London to Lagos.

London-To-Lagos Solo Ride: Lagos Govt Hails Resilience, Can-Do Spirit Of Pelumi Nubi

The Lagos State Government has commended the resilience...

Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - the name stands for "Zimbabwe Gold"

Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency

Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency...

South Africa's ex-Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been charged with 12 counts of corruption and one count of money laundering

South Africa Speaker charged with 12 counts of corruption

South Africa’s ex-Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe...

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults.

President Tinubu directs release of funds for vaccines purchase

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine...

Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island's eastern coast, killing at least nine and injuring more than 800

Taiwan Rescue efforts continue after 800 injured in earthquake

Rescue efforts are under way in Taiwan after a 7.4...

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in yesterday as Senegal’s youngest president after sweeping to a first-round victory, 10 days after being released from prison

Bassirou Faye Sworn in as Senegal’s Youngest President

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sworn in yesterday as Senegal’s...

ran's Revolutionary Guards say seven officers have been killed in an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate building in Syria's capital, Damascus

Israel accused of killing Iranian generals in Syria

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say seven officers...

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will have surgery under full anaesthesia for a hernia

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to undergo hernia surgery

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will have...

Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in South Africa's general election in May

Jacob Zuma barred from running in South Africa election

Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been barred...