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
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
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
Africa ‘punished’ by investment clamp on fossils, says Niger
Abidjan – Niger, the poorest country in the world, says Africa has been “punished” by decisions by western countries... Read more
15 Jun, 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
