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Niger suspends BBC for ‘spreading false news’ after covering attackNiger suspends BBC for ‘spreading false news’ after covering attack

Niger suspends BBC for ‘spreading false news’ after covering attack

The authorities in Niger have suspended the BBC for three months over the channel's coverage of an extremist attack that…

December 13, 2024
ECOWAS assigns Senegalese President as Envoy to Reunite Fractured RegionECOWAS assigns Senegalese President as Envoy to Reunite Fractured Region

ECOWAS assigns Senegalese President as Envoy to Reunite Fractured Region

On Sunday, the split regional bloc of West Africa encouraged Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to interact with the three…

July 8, 2024
U.S. Troop Withdrawals from Niger and Chad: Implications for West African SecurityU.S. Troop Withdrawals from Niger and Chad: Implications for West African Security

U.S. Troop Withdrawals from Niger and Chad: Implications for West African Security

Strategically Changing West Africa Arriving in Botswana on Monday, General CQ Brown, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, found himself…

June 25, 2024
France Withdraws Troops and Ambassador from Niger Amid Coup FalloutFrance Withdraws Troops and Ambassador from Niger Amid Coup Fallout

France Withdraws Troops and Ambassador from Niger Amid Coup Fallout

France's Notable Decision French President Emmanuel Macron has made a noteworthy and expected decision to pull out French troops from…

September 25, 2023
Niger Protests: Demands for French Troop WithdrawalNiger Protests: Demands for French Troop Withdrawal

Niger Protests: Demands for French Troop Withdrawal

On Sunday, thousands of people in Niger participated in marches for the third day in a row, demanding that France,…

September 4, 2023
The military junta in Niger denounced “French blatant interference.”The military junta in Niger denounced “French blatant interference.”

The military junta in Niger denounced “French blatant interference.”

As demonstrators gathered close to a French base outside the nation's capital, Niamey, on Friday, the military government of Niger…

September 2, 2023
Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali forms military allianceNiger, Burkina Faso, Mali forms military alliance

Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali forms military alliance

Three landlocked countries in West Africa: Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali have formed a military alliance. The three countries’ foreign…

August 25, 2023
Suspected jihadist militants have killed more than 130 people in NigerSuspected jihadist militants have killed more than 130 people in Niger

Suspected jihadist militants have killed more than 130 people in Niger

Suspected attacks by jihadist groups in villages in Niger's Tahoua region have killed 137 people. The tragedy was described by…

March 23, 2021
Niger: Second Round Of Votes To Elect New PresidentNiger: Second Round Of Votes To Elect New President

Niger: Second Round Of Votes To Elect New President

There will be a second round of votes for the presidential election in the country, this is in accordance to…

February 1, 2021
Niger: Presidential Election Heads For Run-off In FebruaryNiger: Presidential Election Heads For Run-off In February

Niger: Presidential Election Heads For Run-off In February

The presidential election in Niger is set to head for a run off this due to the fact that no…

January 2, 2021
Niger: Mohamed Bazoum Is Projected To Win Presidential ElectionNiger: Mohamed Bazoum Is Projected To Win Presidential Election

Niger: Mohamed Bazoum Is Projected To Win Presidential Election

Mohamed Bazoum of the ruling party is projected to win the presidential election in the Niger, according to the result…

January 2, 2021
Niger: Partial Results Shows Ruling Party In The Early LeadNiger: Partial Results Shows Ruling Party In The Early Lead

Niger: Partial Results Shows Ruling Party In The Early Lead

The results of the presidential election in Niger, shows that the ruling party are in the early lead with a…

January 1, 2021
Nigeriens Calmly Anticipate Result Of The Presidential ElectionNigeriens Calmly Anticipate Result Of The Presidential Election

Nigeriens Calmly Anticipate Result Of The Presidential Election

Citizens of Niger are eagerly waiting for the result of the just concluded presidential election in the country, this election…

December 30, 2020
Politics: Vote Counting Begins In NigerPolitics: Vote Counting Begins In Niger

Politics: Vote Counting Begins In Niger

Vote Counting has officially began in Niger, this coming after the just concluded presidential election in the country. Nigeriens are…

December 28, 2020
NEWS: Nigeriens Anticipates Critical ElectionNEWS: Nigeriens Anticipates Critical Election

NEWS: Nigeriens Anticipates Critical Election

Cizens of Niger all over the world are expecting an highly contested elections in the country. President Mahamadou Issofou will…

December 27, 2020

NEWS: Niger’s Presidential Candidate, Bazoum, Looks For More Help

Niger's Presidential candidate, Mohamed Bazoum has solicited for support towards a peaceful election in the country, many political experts has…

December 26, 2020

Political Race Battling Proceeds in Niger In Front Of Urgent Vote

Citizens of Niger will vote on December 27 to elect a new president, the favourite to win the election is…

December 24, 2020

Niger: Presidential Bid Offer For The Opposition Rejected

A constitutional court in Niger has rejected the presidential bud from the resistance leader, Hama Amadou will not be contesting…

November 14, 2020

Kidnapped American Citizen in Niger Rescued In Northern Nigeria – US

A US citizen in the person of Philip Walton has been rescued by the US Seal Team in northern Nigeria,…

November 1, 2020

Thousands need urgent aid over floods in Africa Sahel

Dozens of human beings have died over floods in Africa’s Sahel region, whilst heaps others are “in instant need of…

September 25, 2020