Insurgents from within Niger’s armed forces attempted to storm the presidential palace in Niamey on Saturday, causing overnight violence across the capital.
African tourism is entering a new growth phase in 2026, with diversified destinations and liberalised visa regimes driving increased foreign exchange inflows across the continent.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has pushed back against calls to reopen land borders, citing the need to curb smuggling and protect national security.