Egypt is a strategic U.S. partner because of its control of the Suez Canal and Sisi presents himself as a bulwark against Islamist militants in the region. (businessinsider.com)
Country: Niger When: Feb. 21 Why you should pay attention: An ally of US counter-terrorism efforts in west Africa, Niger is part of a coalition of countries fighting Boko Haram militants in the region. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
The National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, Gani Adams has called on the Niger Delta leaders to call militants in the region to order over... (dailypost.ng)