Inflation forces Nigeriens to adapt what they eat
Niamey – At a Niamey market, mother of five Rakia Abdou haggles hard for a sack of rice, a... Read more
16 Jan
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, 2024
Niger’s ex-prime minister Hama Amadou dies aged 74
Niamey — Niger’s former prime minister Hama Amadou, known as “the Phoenix” for his talent for political comebacks, has... Read more
25 Oct, 2024
At least 12 soldiers killed in Niger attacks – army
Niamey – A series of ambushes and explosions across military-run Niger killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded 30... Read more
20 Sep, 2024
Nigeria, Niger armies discuss security cooperation
Nigeria — Nigeria’s top military commander has met Niger’s army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a... Read more
29 Aug, 2024
Niger’s capital Niamey surrounded by floodwater
Niger — Niger’s capital Niamey has been almost completely cut off from the rest of the country by rising... Read more
23 Aug, 2024
Niger breaks off diplomatic ties with Ukraine
Niger — Niger said Tuesday it was cutting diplomatic ties with Ukraine “with immediate effect”, accusing Kyiv of supporting... Read more
7 Aug, 2024
Niger army says 7 civilians killed in extremist attack
Niger — Niger’s army said Wednesday that “terrorists” killed seven civilians this week in a raid on a village... Read more
18 Jul, 2024
Curfew after jailbreak at high-security Niger prison
Niger – Several inmates have escaped from a high-security prison near Niger’s capital Niamey housing jihadists and others, sparking... Read more
12 Jul, 2024
Niger army says more than 100 ‘terrorists’ killed after deadly attack
Niger – Niger’s army said Thursday it had killed more than 100 “terrorists” during air and ground operations in... Read more
4 Jul, 2024
