Twenty-one die in Niger attack: defence ministry
Niger – An armed group killed 20 troops and one civilian in jihadist-plagued western Niger on Tuesday, the defence... Read more
27 Jun
Niger reports 21 dead in rains and floods
Niger – Torrential rains and floods in the African nation of Niger over three weeks have left 21 dead... Read more
21 Jun
Free movement in west Africa: 3 countries leaving Ecowas could face migration hurdles
Franzisca Zanker, Arnold Bergstraesser Institute; Amanda Bisong, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Leonie Jegen, University of Amsterdam For Niger, Mali... Read more
23 Feb
AU expresses ‘regret’ as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from Ecowas
Nairobi – The African Union on Tuesday expressed “deep regret” over the decision by the military regimes in Burkina... Read more
31 Jan
Coup trio’s exit from West Africa bloc shakes region
Niamey – The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the West... Read more
30 Jan
Last French troops bow out of Niger
Niamey — The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, in the latest blow to more than a... Read more
23 Dec, 2023
West Africa leaders meet as region struggles with coups
Abuja – West African leaders meet on Sunday for talks with the region in deepening crisis, after four countries... Read more
10 Dec, 2023
French ambassador to Niger leaves after weeks of tension
Niamey – France’s ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early Wednesday, after weeks of tensions between Paris and... Read more
27 Sep, 2023
Niger regime wants ‘negotiated framework’ for French army pullout
Niamey – Niger’s coup leaders are demanding a “negotiated framework” for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops,... Read more
27 Sep, 2023
US weighs options in coup-hit Niger after France pullout
Niamey – The United States said on Monday it will “evaluate” its next steps on the crisis in Niger... Read more
26 Sep, 2023
