By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jeune Afrique
Niger and the Benghazi authorities have concluded a non-aggression pact to avoid a proxy conflict. The agreement comes amid rivalry between Algeria and the United Arab Emirates for influence in Fezzan, according to Jeune Afrique.
Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine completed his strategic visit to Benghazi, eastern Libya, on 2 November. The stop followed talks on security and strategic cooperation between Niger and authorities in eastern Libya, according to the Journal du Niger.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Journal du Niger ·
Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine signed a memorandum of understanding in Benghazi with Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s camp to strengthen cooperation and secure the border between Niger and Libya. This rapprochement with eastern Libya comes as Niamey also maintains relations with the authorities in Tripoli, RFI reports.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: RFI ·
Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine arrived in Benghazi on 1 November 2026 to strengthen ties with eastern Libya, accompanied by the chief of staff and several military officials, according to Burkina 24, La Nouvelle Tribune and Bénin Web TV. He was received by Oussama Hammad as part of contacts focused mainly on security. La Nouvelle Tribune and Bénin Web TV note that the Benghazi government is backed by Khalifa Haftar, while the Tripoli government is recognised by the UN.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Burkina 24 ·
Austrian Eva Gretzmacher and Swiss Claudia Abbt, abducted separately in Agadez in 2025, have been freed and taken to Benghazi, Libya. Their transfer to Austria and Switzerland was to follow the necessary formalities, while Saddam Haftar’s role remains unconfirmed, according to Aïr Info.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Aïr Info ·
Senegal calls for closer ties between ECOWAS and AES in NiameyNigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine received Senegalese Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs Cheikh Niang in Niamey on Friday 6 November 2026, carrying a message from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to General Abdourahamane Tiani. The envoy called for the free movement of people and goods and permanent consultation between ECOWAS and AES, according to Seneweb.
Atiku could be excluded from Nigeria's 2027 presidential electionPaul Ibe, an adviser to former Nigerian vice-president Atiku Abubakar, criticised Festus Keyamo's remarks about a possible exclusion of Atiku from the 2027 presidential election. He said excluding a major candidate would weaken confidence in the electoral process, as the election is scheduled for 16 January 2027.The week in Africa
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