‘Stranded’ migrants rescued in Niger desert, says UN
Niamey – A total of 50 West African migrants, including women and children, were rescued in the desert in... Read more
13 Sep, 2022
Algeria expels 800 migrants back to Niger
Niamey – More than 800 migrants expelled this week by Algeria have reached the northern Niger town of Agadez,... Read more
9 Sep, 2022
Boko Haram jihadists kill fishermen in Lake Chad, sources says
Kano – Boko Haram jihadists have rounded up Nigerian fishermen, abducting some and killing others in Niger’s side of... Read more
2 Sep, 2022
Niger tries artificial rainmaking to ease drought
Niamey – Niger has deployed rainmaking planes in a bid to alleviate a drought that has sparked fears of... Read more
26 Aug, 2022
32 dead, 66 000 affected by rainy-season floods in Niger
Niamey – Flooding and landslides during Niger’s rainy season have killed 32 people and affected more than 66 000... Read more
17 Aug, 2022
Algeria, Nigeria, Niger discuss gas pipeline to Europe
Algiers – African energy giants Algeria, Nigeria and Niger signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday on a vast gas... Read more
29 Jul, 2022
15 dead, 23 000 affected by rainy-season floods in Niger
Niamey – Flooding and landslips during Niger’s rainy season have so far left 15 people dead and affected more... Read more
22 Jul, 2022
Dozens of migrants rescued in Nigerien desert, says UN
Niamey – A total of 44 West African migrants seeking to reach Libya have been rescued in the desert... Read more
15 Jul, 2022
Chad and Niger vow to revive West Africa’s anti-jihadist force
N’Djamena – The presidents of Chad and Niger pledged Wednesday to revive the G5 Sahel military grouping to boost... Read more
14 Jul, 2022
Niger activists call for wood-free Eid barbecues to save trees
Niamey – Non-governmental groups in Niger on Wednesday urged Nigeriens to use less wood to grill their mutton during... Read more
7 Jul, 2022
