Niger
Contemporary African animators make their mark on the international scene
The current writer's strike in the United States jeopardizing content creation for streaming services might, in fact, help international film and television productions fill the gap and reach global audiences.
NATO agrees to study how climate change impacts global security threats
At UN, Africa urges fiscal help against virus 'apocalypse'
Why the US military is building a drone base in Niger
In Africa, dams and loss of wetlands are helping to fuel the migrant crisis
Large dams often draw scrutiny for their impacts on the local habitat, from fish stocks to plant life, but they can also disrupt society, rendering traditional livelihoods obsolete in the name of economic development.
Pentagon looks at stepping up its role in Africa to counter ISIS
The United States is considering a stepped-up military presence in Africa to pursue ISIS jihadists looking for new havens after the fall of their "caliphate," American officials say.
The White House suggests no one should question its chief of staff
A historian, who lost a son in Iraq, says the White House is putting military officers on a sort of pedestal that doesn't serve democracy.
Niger raid highlights US military's growing role in Africa
The killing of four American special operations soldiers in Niger has highlighted the increasing role elite units are playing across Africa, where their mission is to counter the advances of a slew of jihadist movements, including al-Shabab in Somalia, ISIS affiliates in the Sahel region and Boko Haram in Nigeria.
Three US Special Forces soldiers die in Niger, as diplomacy takes a backseat in Africa policy
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb or a related extremist group is thought to have targeted the US troops, in an attack that highlights an incoherent US policy in West Africa.
Judge by day, musician by night. That's what this guy does for a living in Niger
When the sun goes down, Judge Hamadal Moumine of Niger picks up a guitar and hits the stage with his band, Tal National — sometimes for hours. But he says we shouldn't be surprised by his unique combo of professions.
Nations launch an international campaign against Boko Haram, as it pledges allegiance to ISIS
The Nigerian Islamic extremist group Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the ISIS movement on Saturday. At the same time, a regional coalition of powers is intervening to help Nigeria. The US is taking a back-seat, but is intensifying military training programs and some other forms of assistance.
In negotiating the return of Nigeria's missing girls, officials first have to find someone to negotiate with
The kidnapping of more than 250 schoolgirls from their villages in the north of Nigeria has brought international attention to Boco Haram, the military group responsible for the abductions. Negotiating to release the girls, however, will become a delicate balance.
Nigeria is embarrassed by more kidnappings on the eve of hosting the World Economic Forum
Armed gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped eight more school girls overnight. This comes after the leader of Islamist militant group Boko Haram warned in a video released Monday, that more girls would be taken. Boko Haram has already admitted to abducting more than 200 schools girls three weeks ago. This all takes place on the eve of the World Economic Forum meeting in the capital, Abuja.
A musician in Niger spends his days on the bench and his nights on the stage
Not many hit bands can say they're fronted by a sitting judge. And still fewer can say their members represent eight different ethnic groups. But that's the case with Niger's Tai National — and it's trying to get a tour in the US.