Niger Moves Uranium Stock Amid Rising Tensions with France
A military-escorted convoy transported uranium from the Somaïr site in Arlit on Thursday, 27 November 2025, covering roughly 250 kilometres toward Agadez. The site, which […]
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American Humanitarian Pilot Kidnapped in Central Niamey
An American national, 48-year-old pilot Kevin Rideout, was abducted overnight between Tuesday, 21 and Wednesday, 22 October in Niamey, Niger’s capital. Rideout, who works for […]
Niger Suspends Military Cooperation with US, States Spokesman
Niger has abruptly suspended its military agreement with the United States, dealing a significant blow to US security interests in the region. The pact, allowing […]
EFE: Expulsion of 7,000 Migrants From Algeria Puts Pressure on Niger
Since January several flows of emigrants expelled by Algerian authorities have been constantly arriving in the town of Assamaka. Niger Interior Minister Hamadou Amadou Souley […]
Niger: Mayor arrested with 200 kilograms of cocaine in his official car
It was a combination of efforts and shadowing by several services against serious organized crime that enabled the Nigerien police to achieve this feat. For […]
Niger: Seven members of the electoral board killed on the election day
Nearly 7.5 million voters were called to the polls this Sunday for the second round of the presidential election that pits the ruling party’s candidate, […]
Niger authorities warn residents against more flooding
As many villages in Niger have been flooded following the heavy rainfalls recorded in the country lately, Authorities on Sunday urged thousands of residents of […]
Niger: Large quantities of bomb-making materials seized
Niger police in the northern region of Agadez have seized large quantities of bomb making materials in a passenger bus, an official said on state-owned […]
Mauritania: The Mourabitounes ready Zionist and secular regional assault
A group of militants led by Moktar Belmoktar has formed an alliance with the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) with the […]