Niger Republic
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Africa
West African countries call to activate force ‘to restore constitutional order’ in Niger
West African leaders on Thursday ordered the activation of the regional group’s standby force, following a coup last month in Niger.…
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Africa
Construction of Kandadji dam in Niger suspended due to coup – company
The China Gezhouaba Group Co Ltd has suspended the construction of its Kandadji hydroelectric dam in Niger after coup-related sanctions…
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Africa
Niger coup leaders name new prime minister
Nearly two weeks after the military took over power in Niger, the coup plotters have named former economy minister Ali…
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Opinion
Mr President, do not intervene in Niger Republic
Mr President, please ponder over these few questions before embarking on the most costly international action in Nigeria’s history. One…
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Africa
Dozens of kidnappers renounce violence in Niger Republic
At least 86 gunmen have laid down arms and renounced violence in Niger’s south-western Tahoua region. The region has been…
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Africa
Dangote bags Nigerien national honour for his foundation’s health intervention
Dangote, Bill Gates Foundations sign MOU on immunization of Nigeriens President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has been…
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Africa
Niger president honours 6 Nigerians as country marks 62nd independence anniversary
To mark the Independence Day commemorated on August 3, the Republic of Niger Wednesday honoured six Nigerians-two Presidential aides, two…
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Africa
Niger Republic gets $25 military funding boost from EU
The EU has announced a 25m euro ($25m; £21m) grant to help Niger’s armed forces fight terrorism and defend its…
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News
Nigeria police recover stolen vehicles from Niger Republic
IGP commends synergy with INTERPOL Niamey, urges Nigerians to take advantage of cooperation The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali…
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Africa
French drone strikes kill 40 motorcycle-riding gunmen in Niger
French drone strikes have killed nearly 40 gunmen earlier travelling on motorcycles near Niger’s border with Burkina Faso, France’s military…