Tag: Niger
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Mining Pit Collapse in Nigeria Exposes More Than Just Minerals
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Mining Pit Collapse in Nigeria traps over 30 miners underground. One dead, six rescued. Safety and security concerns raised in Niger State. Another day, another disaster in Nigeria’s embattled mining sector. On Monday, the ground beneath a gold mining pit in central Nigeria gave way, trapping over 30 miners underground.…
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NERC Pulls the Plug: Nigeria Prioritizes Power for its People!
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NERC, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has made a bold move to prioritize domestic electricity supply by ordering a cutback in power supplies to international customers. This directive comes in response to the significant hardship faced by Nigerians, as bilateral contracts for exports have been taking precedence over domestic supply.…
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Will Nigeria Aid the US in Combating Terrorism in the Sahel Region?
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Combating Terrorism:Amidst growing concerns, discussions are underway regarding the potential relocation of US and French military bases from the Sahel region to Nigeria. Northern leaders have voiced their apprehensions, urging President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to carefully assess the implications of hosting these foreign military installations. The US…
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Sahel Shift: Africa Turns to Moscow for Security
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Sahel Shift: African nations, including Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad, are asserting independence from former colonial powers, notably France, and turning to Moscow for security partnerships. This shift reflects a broader trend towards self-reliance and sovereignty in shaping the region’s security landscape, amidst challenges and changes in counterterrorism efforts…
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Niger Protests: Sahel’s Shifting Sands Signal New Era in Regional Security
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Niger protest have underscored a growing regional sentiment, with hundreds gathering in Agadez to demand the immediate withdrawal of 1,000 American troops stationed in the area. Organized by supporters of the military junta that seized power last year, the protest follows the US agreement to pull out its forces from…
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Sahel’s Diplomatic Dance: French Exit, Russian Rise
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The Sahel region of West Africa has long been a focal point of French influence, stemming from its colonial history. However, recent events have signaled a significant shift in this dynamic, with Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad all taking steps to assert their independence from France while facing a…
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The Surge of Misinformation in Africa
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The Surge of Misinformation in Africa: An In-depth Analysis of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies Report In recent years, Africa has witnessed a dramatic surge in disinformation campaigns, a trend outlined in a comprehensive report by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. These campaigns, designed to manipulate African information…
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West African Military Juntas Unite Against Jihadist Threats
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Addressing Jihadist Threats Amidst Political Shifts In a significant development, three West African countries – Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso – all governed by military juntas, have announced the formation of a joint force to combat the growing threat of jihadist groups in the region. The decision, made following talks…