‘Strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine’ also target people involved in Ukraine war and Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Washington is now seeking a Plan B after troops were ejected from sprawling, expensive bases in Niger.
At least 10 coup attempts have been recorded in Central and West Africa since the August 2020 military takeover in Mali.
Women and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.
The order comes days after a Swedish government minister announced that aid to Mali would be ‘phased out’.
Ukraine seeks support from the Global South, but several West Africa states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.
While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.
The formation of Sahel alliance by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger overshadows ECOWAS summit, set to open in Abuja.
Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.
Experts say ECOWAS’s tensions with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso could roll back years of regional diplomacy.
Country marks three days of national mourning after deadly ambush of security forces in rebellion-hit region.
Removal of Orano licence highlights tensions with France, with Russia said to be eyeing the major site.
The attack on June 11 was one of the deadliest suffered by the West African nation’s army.
Decision opens door for military government to prosecute democratically elected president for alleged ‘high treason’.
