NGOs have faced increased pressure since juntas seized power in Sahelian countries
Juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have made the fight against jihadists one of their priorities
Infographic with map of Western and Central Africa showing instances of political violence by Islamic State groups and Al-Qaeda-affiliated Gro…
NGOs in the violence-wracked Sahel region are dangerously caught between military juntas who accuse them of being spies, and jihadists who vie…
Niger shut its border with Benin when the military seized power two years ago, hitting trade
The Niger river crossing is still busy but trucks have to take a dangerous detour
Benin's government says it's trying to resolve the issue as quickly as possible
Nearly two years after Niger's military seized power and the border with Benin was shut, tensions over security, sovereignty and French influe…
Niger's Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare hosted his Nigerian counterpart for talks in Niamey
The foreign ministers of Nigeria and Niger held talks Wednesday on cross-border security, terrorism and economic cooperation, despite tensions…