Algeria, Niger and Chad Call for Active, Multifaceted Support in Fight Against Boko Haram
Algeria, Niger and Chad expressed, Sunday in Algiers, their solidarity with the States fighting the terrorist group Boko Haram, and called on the international community to provide an “active and multifaceted support” in the fight. While expressing their “full solidarity” with the States concerned, Algeria, Niger and Chad underlined the need to “strengthen the action […]
UN Agency Assists Nigeria’s Neighbours As Escalating Violence Sparks Waves of Refugees
The United Nations refugee agency today expressed concern about the escalating violence in and around Nigeria and its impact on the situation of Nigerian refugees in surrounding host countries, including a shrinking humanitarian space in which they can seek asylum. “We salute the generosity and humanitarian spirit of Cameroon, Chad and Niger in opening their […]
Could A Long-Term Solution To Boko Haram Come From The World Bank?
When it comes to the fight against Boko Haram, Nigeria’s new president Muhammadu Buhari has been busy. He has finally got the Multinational Joint Task Force up and running, which combines troops from Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria into one regional force: a necessary weapon against what has always been a regional rather than […]
Why Should West Africa Hesitate to Endorse Term Limits?
President Barack Obama’s widely-publicised remarks in Addis Ababa on African presidents who refuse to step down when their terms end highlights a vigorous debate which is going on across the continent. The debate is particularly intense in new democracies, where human rights defenders vigorously oppose moves to extend the rule of presidents in countries where […]
Swaziland King Mswati’s Virginity Test Claims Are False
A Nigerian website has falsely claimed that girls and young women in Swaziland are forced to undergo public virginity tests before King Mswati III decides whether to take them as his wife. The report has brought widespread condemnation from opponents and supporters of the King alike. The website called Pulse published graphic pictures on 4 […]
Algeria Grants Humanitarian Aid to Niger
Algeria has granted humanitarian aid, consisting of about 30 tonnes of foodstuffs and medicines, to the populations of Agadez and Niamey in Niger, said Sunday Foreign Affairs Ministry in a communiqué. “Faithful to its tradition of solidarity with the brotherly and neighbouring countries, Algeria granted humanitarian aid of about 30 tonnes, consisted mainly of foodstuffs […]
Chief of Army Staff Yusuf Buratai Hands Over Mnjtf Command to Abbah
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj-Gen. Yusuf Buratai has formally handed over the Command of the Multi National Joint Task Force formed by the member countries of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to tackle the Boko Haram terrorists, to another Infantry Corps Officer, Maj-Gen. Iliyasu Isah Abbah. Burutai carried out the former handing […]
Niger’s National Day
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Niger as you celebrate the 55th anniversary of your independence on August 3. I commend you for advancing peace and tolerance as you battle violent extremism along your borders. Your willingness to host over 150,000 refugees and returnees […]
Algerian-Niger BBC Meeting – Three-Sub Committees Set Up to Boost Border Cooperation
Three sub committees on issues of security of people and property, socio-economic affairs and administrative cooperation have been set up Thursday in Niamey, during the meeting of the Algerian-Niger Bilateral Border Committee (BBC). Made up of experts and representatives of different sectors, the subcommittees will assess the implementation of the recommendations of the last session […]
What Lies Behind the Rise of Jihadist Movements in Africa
The failure of African states to adequately address their racial, ethnic, cultural, religious and economic differences provided the fertile ground on which rebel groups now prosper. Africa arguably faces the biggest threat to political stability since the collapse of colonialism in the mid-20th century. The threat comes in the main from the proliferation of militant […]
