Extremist attacks escalate in Niger after militiary coup topples American ally washingtonpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from washingtonpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Islamist militants in Niger have significantly stepped up their attacks in the months since generals here ousted the elected president, jettisoning the counterterrorism support of French forces and throwing into doubt cooperation with the American military.
(Bloomberg) Mali’s military Vice President Assimi Goita will be in charge of the West African country until a new leader can be named or elections are held next year.