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Niger’s capital takes down colonial names for more patriotic ones
As Niger continues its campaign of de-colonizing its country, several monuments in the country’s capital with French monikers have been renamed. ・Several monuments in Niamey, Niger's capital, have ...
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Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine
This marks another escalation in the unravelling relationship between France and Niger, following the expulsion of French troops from its former colony. Niger's authorities have not commented on ...
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Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border
Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.
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The 17 countries with the worst quality of life in the world
Another West African country, Cameroon is a former British and French colony, and President Paul ... and choice" sub-index scores just 33.73. 5. Niger — 41.63. Niger is a landlocked country ...
France hands over last military base in Chad
N’DJAMENA, Chad — France handed over its last military base in Chad to local authorities on Thursday, two months after the former French colony in central Africa broke off its defense cooperation ...