Sahel Alliance AES Prioritises Unified Defence Force as Core Pillar of New Confederation
The Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has placed defence and security at the forefront of its integration agenda, as the bloc moves […]
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Niger Plans Nuclear Partnership with Russia
Niger has announced on Thursday, September 25, plans to construct two nuclear reactors in partnership with Russia’s state-owned energy company, Rosatom. Mining Minister Ousmane Abarchi […]
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC; Denounce Court as Neo-Colonialist Tool
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly announced on September 22 evening their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the Hague-based Tribunal […]
Niger Forces Kill 34 Terrorists in Major Operations Near Mali Border
Niger’s Defense and Security Forces have killed at least 34 terrorists in two separate operations in the western regions of Dosso and Tillabery over the […]
AES Prepares to Leave the ICC After Its Withdrawal from ECOWAS
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, is moving toward an exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC). During an […]
Floods Displace Thousands in Niger, affecting Schools Ahead of Academic Year
Authorities in Niger report that 246,228 people have been affected by floods since the onset of this year’s rainy season, disrupting communities across 122 municipalities. […]
Niger: HRW Sounds Alarm over Escalating ISIS Violence in Tillabéri
Human Rights Watch has warned of a sharp rise in Islamic State attacks in Niger’s Tillabéri region, documenting at least 127 civilian deaths in five […]
Russia Courts Niger with Nuclear Ambitions as French Influence Fades
Russia has proposed building Niger’s first nuclear power plant, positioning itself as a partner in power generation, medical applications, and training local expertise. The plan, […]
Burkina Faso and Mali Boycott Pan-African Defence Talks in Nigeria
Burkina Faso and Mali were absent from the inaugural Pan-African Defence Chiefs of staff meeting hosted in Abuja on Monday, August 25, underscoring strained ties […]
Torrential Rains Kill 47 in Niger, Thousands Affected
Severe flooding caused by heavy rains in Niger since the start of 2025 has killed 47 people and left 70 others injured, the Directorate General […]