Niger: Nineteen special forces soldiers killed in an ambush
The Nigerien army lost 19 Special Forces soldiers securing the Torodi area between Niger and the Burkina Faso border. Two ambushes were set up by […]
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Nigerien Actress Zalika Souley Dies: One Of Africa’s Acting Pioneers Takes Her Leave
One of the first professional film actresses in Africa, the Nigerian Zalika Souley, died on July 27, 2021 at the age of 74 years. She […]
Nigeria fighter plane shot down by bandits – military
For the first time since the phenomenon emerged in 2011, “heavily armed” bandits shot down a Nigerian army fighter jet on Sunday 18 July. The […]
Niger: Attack on the residence of Assembly Speaker Seini Oumarou
In Niamey, on the night of Friday 11 to Saturday 12 June, assailants attacked the residence of the President of the National Assembly, Seini Oumarou. […]
Two Chinese nationals kidnapped in western Niger
Two Chinese nationals were abducted at a gold panning site in western Niger, in the village of Mbanga. This is the first time that Chinese […]
West Africa: Report warns of “devastating consequences” of fishmeal and fish oil trade
In West Africa, Greenpeace and Changing Markets denounce the large European companies that manufacture fishmeal and fish oil, in a report published on June 1, […]
Lake Chad Basin Commission meets in Abuja to support military transition in Chad
In Abuja, at a summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for broad support for the Transitional Military Council in […]
Niger: Security forces will accompany displaced people wishing to return home
In southwestern Niger, the town of Tillabéri has been hosting more than 11,000 displaced persons who were driven from their villages by armed groups. On […]
Niger: Suspected March 31 coup leader arrested in Benin
Captain Sani Gourouza was arrested in Benin and handed over to Nigerien authorities. He is the alleged perpetrator of the coup attempt that shook Niamey […]
Niger ready to help Chad combat FACT rebels
According to the Chadian army, Idriss Déby was fatally wounded on Monday, April 19, while fighting the Fact rebels. The transitional military council, which refuses […]