18/07/2016 (Agence Europe) - Mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger mission extended and amended. On Monday 18 July, the Council of the EU extended the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger, which provides advice and training to support the Nigerien authorities in strengthening their security capabilities, until 15 July 2018. The Council also amended the mission's mandate following the establishment of a permanent presence in Agadez in central Niger. This presence is key to supporting the Nigerien authorities...