Niger quits international group of French-speaking nations
Niamey – Junta-run Niger, which has severed links with former colonial ruler France, on Monday said it was quitting... Read more
18 Mar
Major fuel shortage hits black gold producer Niger
Niamey – Petrol station attendant Amadou Sani gesticulated to approaching motorists in Niamey to keep going because the garage... Read more
11 Mar
Why is there so much gold in west Africa?
Raymond Kazapoe, University for Development Studies Militaries that have taken power in Africa’s Sahel region – notably Mali, Burkina... Read more
19 Feb
West African bloc’s future uncertain as three key members quit
Abidjan – The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes... Read more
27 Jan
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
