Niger’s Military Leader Sworn in as President for Five-Year Transitional Period
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s military ruler, has been sworn in on March 26 as the country’s President for a transitional period of five years. Tchiani, […]
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Khalifa Haftar Frees Nigerien Opposition Leader Mahamadou Saleh Following French Pressure
Khalifa Haftar has released Mahamadou Saleh, a Nigerien opposition figure, just days after his arrest in southern Libya. The release reportedly followed diplomatic pressure from […]
Niger’s Prime Minister Alleges Benin’s Blockade of Oil Exports Breaches Agreements
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, asserted on Saturday that Benin’s halt on Niger’s oil exports, prompted by a border closure, violates trade agreements […]
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 […]
Niger Faces Economic Hardship as Ramadan Starts with Skyrocketing Prices
As Ramadan unfolds in Niger, the populace grapples with exorbitant prices, rendering essential commodities increasingly unaffordable. The recent transition of power has left the nation’s […]
Russian delegation visits Niger to strengthen military cooperation
A Russian delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, met with Niger’s military leaders in the capital Niamey on Monday (3 […]
The Seventh coup in West and Central Africa since 2020: Niger’s president overthrown by Army
A group of soldiers claim to have detained Niger’s democratically elected president in what neighboring countries condemned as an attempted coup, with the United Nations, […]
Niger causes rain to stave off the specter of drought
The meteorological services said on Thursday that Niger has decided to provoke rain using chemical products in response to the drought that has caused a […]
Niger’s Minister of Communication jailed for alleged embezzlement
Niger’s Minister of Communication, Mahamadou Zada, was jailed on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in a case of embezzlement of three billion CFA francs when […]
Mali denies overflight to German military aircraft
Mali has refused to allow a German army plane to fly over its territory on its way to Niger, the German Air Force said Thursday. […]