Niger’s exit from an international force combating armed Islamist groups in West Africa’s Lake Chad region has sent shockwaves across the region. Analysts warn this security gamble could weaken regional counterterrorism efforts, particularly along the Niger-Nigeria-Chad border — a critical operational zone for terrorist groups. #DWAfrica #africaexplained | DW Africa

Mahamat Déby becomes the leader of Chad aged 37, the same age his father was when he took power in a coup in 1990. He has a reputation for discretion and avoiding the limelight, but here's what we know about the new leader of the country. | BBC News Africa