Niger

Boko Haram kill 14 Nigerian fishermen in Niger – militia

Lagos – Boko Haram fighters have killed 14 Nigerian fishermen in neighbouring Niger, an anti-jihadist militia that operates alongside... Read more

11 Dec

Niamey — Niger’s former prime minister Hama Amadou, known as “the Phoenix” for his talent for political comebacks, has... Read more

25 Oct

Niamey – A series of ambushes and explosions across military-run Niger killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded 30... Read more

20 Sep

Nigeria — Nigeria’s top military commander has met Niger’s army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a... Read more

29 Aug

Niger — Niger’s capital Niamey has been almost completely cut off from the rest of the country by rising... Read more

23 Aug

Niger — Niger said Tuesday it was cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine “with immediate effect”, accusing Kyiv of supporting... Read more

7 Aug

Niger — Niger’s army said Wednesday that “terrorists” killed seven civilians this week in a raid on a village... Read more

18 Jul

Niger – Several inmates have escaped from a high-security prison near Niger’s capital Niamey housing jihadists and others, sparking... Read more

12 Jul

Niger – Niger’s army said Thursday it had killed more than 100 “terrorists” during air and ground operations in... Read more

4 Jul

Nigeria – At least 70 militants were killed in land, air and naval operations around Lake Chad where a multi-national... Read more

2 Jul