Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Western Africa

October 2, 2025

IMO chief hails Nigeria’s maritime security gains

He noted Nigeria has maintained zero piracy incidents for over three years.

August 17, 2023

WFP urges free flow of aid into Niger amid military coup

“If we do not receive adequate funding, the consequences will be devastating and not just in Niger,” Ms Van der Velden said. “In the Sahel, such crises do not recognise borders.”

Nigeriens (Credit: Ofeibea Quist-Arcton/NPR)