Author: Paul Njie & Lucy Fleming

Niger Renames Streets and Monuments: A Move Towards Independence Nigerian military leaders have taken a bold step towards independence by renaming streets and monuments that once bore French names. Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary, honoring a key figure in Niger’s fight for independence. The junta spokesman emphasized the significance of removing reminders of colonial suffering, reflecting the country’s deteriorating relationship with France after a recent coup. Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, has turned to Russia for military support in the face of a growing jihadist threat. In ceremonies marking the name changes,…