The UN role in Sahel countries is shifting towards diplomacy and humanitarian work as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger reshape regional ties
UN shifts Sahel role as regional landscape changes Read More »
A Niger uranium project has received approval for up to $414.2 million in US financing, although the funding remains subject to several conditions
US approves up to $414m financing for Niger uranium project Read More »
Niger has appointed a new army chief after a failed mutiny in Niamey, as the country faces security challenges and questions over military unity
Niger names new army chief after failed mutiny Read More »
France has rejected Niger’s claims that it helped instigate a military mutiny in Niamey, as tensions between the two countries deepen
France rejects Niger claims it backed failed military mutiny Read More »
Niger mutiny tensions ease as thousands rally in Niamey to support military leader Abdourahamane Tiani following the failed uprising.
Niger mutiny: Thousands rally in support of Tiani Read More »
Three presidential guards died during a weekend mutiny in Niamey that Russian troops helped bring under control.
Russia cements its role as Africa’s junta protector in Niger Read More »
The Sahel alliance backed Niger’s authorities after security forces suppressed a mutiny in Niamey
Sahel alliance condemns Niger mutiny attempt, backs authorities Read More »
Loyalist forces secured Niger’s presidency, but mutineers reportedly remained at Niamey airport
Niger factions face off after mutineers attack Niamey Read More »
Mutinous troops attacked key sites in Niamey as loyalist forces moved to secure the presidency
Mutinous soldiers attack airport and presidency in Niger Read More »
Explosions and heavy gunfire erupted after attackers targeted Niamey airport and the presidential compound
Attackers strike Niamey airport, target Niger’s presidential compound Read More »
