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The Beninese and Ivorian governments have strongly rejected accusations by Niger’s transitional leader, President Abdourahamane Tiani, alleging their involvement in a recent attack on a military base near Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. President Tiani made the allegations during a visit to the attack site on Thursday, speaking on state television. He named Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and French President Emmanuel Macron as alleged sponsors of the attack, which occurred on the night of January 28-29. In response, Ivorian authorities summoned Niger’s ambassador to Abidjan on Friday, while Benin firmly denied any involvement in the incident at the Niamey airport.…

Stakeholders and environmental experts have emphasized the urgent need to address soil degradation, drought, and desertification, warning that these threats jeopardize food security, climate mitigation, and adaptation efforts. A report addressing these challenges was presented to Pan-African Parliament (PAP) members by the Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources during the Fifth Ordinary Session. The session, held under the African Union theme, “Justice for Africans and Persons of African Descent Through Reparations and The State of Human Rights in Africa,” found that while Africa possesses some of the world’s most fertile soils, poor management and neglect leave them…