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Eye On Africa
Top Ethiopian dissidents return home after years in exile
In tonight's edition: Ethiopian opposition leader Berhanu Nega returns home after 11 years in exile and says he's ready to work with the government. In Niger, the CIA gears up to…
Villagers murdered, kidnapped in suspected Boko Haram attack in Chad
Eighteen people have been killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in the Lake Chad region, a Chadian military source said Sunday.
Perspective
Niger’s Alphadi on creating opportunities for Africa's young fashion designers
Our Perspective guest today is fashion designer Alphadi often known as the Magician of the Desert. Born in Timbuktu, Alphadi now spends his time between Niger and France making…
The Interview
Niger's Issoufou urges countries to 'honour commitments' on migration
In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Paris, Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou discussed migration, the political crisis in Libya and a recent crackdown on protests.
Dapchi girl still held by Boko Haram refused to convert to Islam
In tonight's bulletin, our correspondent speaks to the family of the only schoolgirl from Dapchi who is still held by Boko Haram, in Guinea, tensions spill over into social…
The Interview
The devastating impact of climate change on Niger and Mali
The Azawak valley, a Florida-sized area spread over Mali and Niger, used to have the best pastoral lands in West Africa. But with climate change, people are either dying of…
Eye On Africa
Jacob Zuma's state of the nation address postponed
In tonight's bulletin: Jacob Zuma's state of the nation address is postponed; Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger meet with France to discuss funding for a joint force…
Macron pays Christmas visit to French troops in Niger
President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Niger late Friday for a morale-boosting visit to France's Barkhane anti-jihadist force and told troops the fight against extremists in the…
Five-nation 'G5 Sahel' force launches mission in Mali
A multinational military force in Mali dubbed the G5 Sahel kicked off its first regional operation this week near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso. FRANCE 24’s Anthony…
Eye On Africa
French president in Niger to support military forces
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Niger to show support for the international troops fighting jihadists in the restive Sahel desert as part of Operation Barkhane. Also,…
Macron pledges more aid to Niger on visit to Niamey
President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday France stood ready if needed to strengthen its military force fighting alongside African troops against Islamist insurgents in the…
Macron increases aid to Niger and to support the G5 Sahel Force
The G5 Sahel Force, involving Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Mauritania, was created on paper in July. Several thousand soldiers are already amassed in Mali and they should…