French force in Sahel leaves Mali in vast operation
Niamey – The main French military base in Niger has become a hub of frantic activity for troops and... Read more
7 Jul, 2022
French troops in Sahel to play ‘support’ role, says chief
N’Djamena – French anti-jihadist forces in the Sahel will switch operating mode after they leave Mali, acting more “in... Read more
6 Jul, 2022
Niger says bloody jihadist attack crushed
Niamey – Boko Haram fighters have killed a Niger soldier, the government said on Monday, claiming to have eliminated... Read more
5 Jul, 2022
Civilian casualties escalate in war on Sahel jihadists
Bamako – Conflicts involving jihadists in the Sahel are causing more and more deaths each year, a huge number... Read more
1 Jul, 2022
Ex-jihadists complete deradicalisation course in Niger
Niamey – More than 40 former jihadists have completed a deradicalisation and professional training course in southeast Niger, local authorities... Read more
1 Jun, 2022
Niger says army killed 40 jihadists on Lake Chad islands
Niamey – The Niger government said Wednesday that the army had killed around 40 Boko Haram jihadists in overnight fighting... Read more
26 May, 2022
Niger violence sparks new wave of displacement, UN says
Niamey – An uptick in suspected jihadist attacks in western Niger has since January forced more and more people... Read more
25 May, 2022
Probes into anti-France demo in Niger say cause unclear
Niamey – Investigations into the death of three people killed last November during a protest against a French military... Read more
18 May, 2022
Niger NGOs file complaint over alleged loss of $99m in state funds
Niamey – Nigerien non-governmental organisations have filed a legal complaint over alleged losses of around $99 million in state funds,... Read more
13 May, 2022
UN chief visits Sahel’s ‘martyred’ refugees
Ouallam – The UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday visited a displaced people’s camp in Niger, where he appealed... Read more
3 May, 2022
