Jihadist attacks have surged this year in Nigeria and across the Sahel, including in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger — countries that have recently quit ECOWAS after coups and sanctions
Jihadist violence, coups test West Africa’s ECOWAS bloc at 50 Read More »
Niger, like other West African nations, has been pushing for greater control over its natural resources and to create more jobs for its citizens
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Niger will take in 4,000 migrants expelled by Algeria to prevent a humanitarian disaster and support their return with help from the UN migration agency.
Niger readies for migrant influx from Algeria Read More »
The government of Niger halts animal exports to ensure market supply during Eid al-Adha and reduce the risk of price spikes.
Niger bans animal exports to curb Eid surges Read More »
The statement noted that several assailants were killed and others arrested during the attack
At least 10 Niger soldiers killed in attack in southern region Read More »
Armed men abducted five Indians and killed soldiers in Niger’s Tillaberi region, where insurgent violence has sharply increased this year.
Five Indian workers abducted near Nigeria’s Sakoira Read More »
The three West African nations, which have each undergone coups in recent years, formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) after expelling French and Western forces
Russia pledges military support for Sahel juntas’ joint force Read More »
The three military-led nations, which have severed ties with Western forces in favor of Russian military support, have formed the Confederation of Sahel States (AES)
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow for talks Read More »
The task force has yet to comment on Niger’s departure, leaving questions about the impact on its operations
Niger withdraws from Lake Chad force Read More »
Interior Minister Mohamed Toumba condemns ‘cowardly and inhumane act,’ vows to intensify efforts to combat terrorism in region
Attack on mosque in Southwest Niger kills 44 civilians Read More »
