Friday 25 April Concord Day in Niger
The advent of the 1990s saw big political changes in Niger. The decade brought multi-party democracy for the first time, but also saw rebellions by…
Alliance of Sahel States recall ambassadors as tension with Algeria rises | News
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s relations with Algeria have deteriorated amid a series of coups and strengthened Russian ties.Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have recalled…
Niger Coup Leader’s Terrorism Claims Stoke Anti-West Sentiment in Northern Nigeria
When General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s coup leader, sat before the camera on Dec. 25, 2024, his words did not dissolve into a routine presidential holiday…
Niger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44 | News
Authorities have blamed the deadly attack in the town of Kokorou on the Islamic State in the Great Sahara, an ISIL affiliate.The government of Niger…
The ‘ghost reporters’ writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa | Investigation News
Eight pallbearers – some wearing tracksuits emblazoned with the FIFA logo – carried a coffin on their shoulders. Alongside them, referee whistles echoed the tune…
How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent? | Demographics
Today on The Stream: We examine how negative global perceptions of the African continent affect its economies and the lives of its people.Research conducted by…
Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Highlights Persistent Security Threats and the Struggle for Stability
The Lake Chad Basin, which straddles four neighbouring countries—Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria—continues to grapple with numerous challenges that undermine the region’s stability, despite ongoing…
The Implications of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s Exit from ECOWAS
The political landscape of West Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by the recent decision of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from…
Niger becomes the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the transmission of onchocerciasis
Article contentDECATUR, Ga., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On 30 January 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Niger has been verified for…
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger | Crime News
Residents and local media report that the victim is a 73-year-old who was taken in the city of Agadez.An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in…
Chad say military foiled armed assault on presidential complex, 19 killed | News
The attack came just hours after China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with government officials in the capital N’DjamenaAt least 19 people have been killed…
Difficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government | Opinions
Last month, France’s majority state-owned nuclear conglomerate Orano revealed that the military government of Niger has assumed “operational control” of its Nigerien uranium mining subsidiary,…
$1.4 Million Raised to Fight Maternal and Infant Mortality in Niger Republic
The fight against maternal and infant mortality in Niger Republic has received a significant financial boost. On Saturday, Dec. 14, 880 million FCFA (about 1.4…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal | Politics News
The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.Burkina Faso, Mali and…
Niger Junta Suspends BBC, RFI Operations for Allegedly Inciting Violence
The Niger Republic military government has suspended the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and threatened to take the Radio France Internationale (RFI) to court for allegedly…
Soldiers, Civilians Killed in Terror Attack in Niger Republic
Authorities in the Niger Republic have confirmed the killing of soldiers and civilians in a brutal attack orchestrated by suspected jihadists in the country’s Tera…
Devastating Floods Worsen Humanitarian Crises in Niger Republic
Disastrous floods have aggravated the humanitarian crisis in the Niger Republic, with residents losing homes and families. On Dec. 2, the floods ravaged the Diffa,…
Is Lakurawa Adopting Al-Qaeda’s Strategy in Conflict Areas?
The rise of the Lakurawa terror group has become alarming, particularly given its ties to jihadist factions in Mali and Niger, regions long plagued by…
UK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News
‘Strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine’ also target people involved in Ukraine war and Salisbury nerve agent attack.The United Kingdom has announced dozens of…
Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit? | Conflict News
Following 11 years of defence cooperation and millions of dollars spent on maintaining military bases, the United States officially pulled its troops out of Niger…