Power has its perks in Niger and the rules are being rewritten by those in charge. On Thursday, a national commission, representing participants to talks on the country’s transition to democratic rule ...

Nigerian travellers have lamented increased hostility at Niger borders, saying they face harassment and extortion without anyone coming to their aid.This was as former envoys called for a response ...

Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led ...

The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Friday. GLOBAL MARKETS Asian shares rose on Friday ...