Agadez

West African media professionalization and development

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Media authorities in Guinea and Niger conduct regulatory and operational reviews

Media professionals and institutions in West Africa continue implementing initiatives to address industry challenges, ranging from professional standards to digital adaptation. In Benin and across the UEMOA region, disc

Sahel military leadership and regional cooperation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Military leaders in Niger and Mali conduct strategic command engagements

Military leadership in the Sahel region has focused on internal inspections, regional cooperation, and mobilization efforts. In Niger, Brigadier General Maman Sani Kiou conducted missions to the Agadez region to inspect

Burkina Faso contraband and smuggling seizures

4 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Burkina Faso Gendarmerie seizes smuggled goods in Nakambé region

Security forces in Burkina Faso have conducted several operations targeting smuggling and the trafficking of prohibited goods. In late August 2026, the Saponé Territorial Gendarmerie Brigade intercepted a shipment of pro

Algeria energy and environmental cooperation

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Algeria positions itself as key energy partner at NAPEC

Algeria has initiated several strategic energy and environmental developments involving regional and international partners. Initially, Algerian Energy Minister Mourad Adjal led meetings to set 2027 budgetary orientation

Release of Austrian and Swiss hostages in Niger

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Austrian and Swiss hostages released after Niger kidnappings

Austrian citizen Eva Gretzmacher and Swiss national Claudia Abbt, both long-term residents of the Agadez region in Niger, have been released following their respective kidnappings in early 2025. Gretzmacher was abducted