The Islamic State group claims responsibility for a deadly attack on the airport in Niger’s capital Niamey. The ruling military accuses Benin, France and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assailants. Also, there are fears of renewed conflict in in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Clashes this week raise questions about the future of a fragile peace deal. And for the second year in a row, the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance is up for grabs, with many Nigerian artists in the race. In Lagos, a new project has brought together French artists from different musical genres and Nigerian Afrobeats talents.
