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France begins to withdraw troops from Chad after exit order

France begins to withdraw troops from Chad after exit order

Chad last month announced its decision to end a defence accord with Paris mainly dating from independence in 1960.

Niger suspends BBC for 'spreading false news'

Niger suspends BBC for 'spreading false news'

The suspension of the BBC by Niger follows the British broadcaster's reporting of an attack in the country.

Motorbike gang kills Niger soldiers near Burkina border

Motorbike gang kills Niger soldiers near Burkina border

The military has said at least 26 attackers had been "neutralised" and denied claims of a higher military death toll.

France's fighter jets withdraw from Chad over disagreement

France's fighter jets withdraw from Chad over disagreement

The withdrawal comes barely a week after Chad announced that it was ending its military ties with France.

ECOWAS: Senegal 'progress' in talks with Sahel states

ECOWAS: Senegal 'progress' in talks with Sahel states

ECOWAS appointed Senegal's president as a "facilitator" to try to get Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to remain in the bloc after the junta leaders announced they were leaving in January.

Burkina Faso's Traore sacks PM, dissolves government

Burkina Faso's Traore sacks PM, dissolves government

The decree says the fired officials ''will continue to perform their duties until a new government is formed.”

Anti-French protests break out in Chad

Anti-French protests break out in Chad

The protesters went to a military airbase where French soldiers are stationed and called for their departure.

Why are African countries rejecting France, embracing Türkiye?

Why are African countries rejecting France, embracing Türkiye?

France's waning footprint in West and Central Africa is being replaced by other powers like Türkiye, which offer diversity in relations with African nations.

Ethiopia reclaims artefacts as France's influence in Africa wanes

Ethiopia reclaims artefacts as France's influence in Africa wanes

France's influence in Africa has been diminishing as its former colonies in the continent tear up military pacts signed with Paris.

EU recalls ambassador to Niger amid row over aid

EU recalls ambassador to Niger amid row over aid

EU says the Niger's military rulers had questioned the way the bloc delivered aid to the West African country

Chad denies killing civilians in air strikes against militants

Chad denies killing civilians in air strikes against militants

The government said its operations were "organised and disciplined, and scrupulously careful never to target civilians".

Guinea junta leader Doumbouya promoted to army general

Guinea junta leader Doumbouya promoted to army general

Mamadi Doumbouya was awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of the Colatier, the country's highest distinction.