May 03
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Niger: Niger - Press Freedom in Jeopardy As Journalists Working On Conflict Intimidated and Arrested [press release]
AI London
Press freedom in Niger is in jeopardy as transitional authorities intimidate and arbitrarily arrest journalists reporting on the country's conflict and security-related issues,… Read more »
April 29
Niger: NAF Bombs Terrorists Who Attacked Troops in Niger
Leadership
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has hit terrorists who recently attacked and killed six soldiers in Shiroro, Niger State and destroyed their hideouts. Read more »
April 27
West Africa: Niger Opens Discussions With Chinese Coy On Mechanised Farming
Daily Trust
The Niger State government has opened discussion with a Chinese Company--YTO Group Corporation, and Tee-Pama Nigeria Limited for the procurement of durable tractors and other… Read more »
April 26
Niger: Niger's Military Coup Triggers Child Marriages, Sex Work in Neighboring Countries
IPS
A group of young girls aged between 15 and 17 sit tight, following attentively a lesson being taught by a Mualim (Islamic teacher) in a makeshift madrassah (Qur'anic school)… Read more »
April 22
Niger: U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
VOA
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
April 14
Niger: X User's Claims On Niger's Kandadji Dam
Daily Trust
The coup in Niger Republic created a standoff between the country and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The coup, which led to the toppling of the… Read more »
April 12
Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger
DW
Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »
April 07
West Africa: Niger Farmers Groan Over Rising Cost of Yam Seedlings
Daily Trust
As farmers begin preparation for the next planting season, farmers in Niger State have lamented the rising cost of yam seedlings in the market. Read more »