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Militia abuses may increase in Niger

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NIGER

This has sparked the growth of ethnic Zarma self-defence militias, known locally as ‘zankai’. These militias reflect broader communal self-defence efforts, often arising because…

West African states will struggle to weaken IS-Sahel

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WEST AFRICA

His death is the first killing of a senior IS-Sahel leader in over a year, potentially signalling more aggressive government action against the group.