Niger expels Chinese oil officials citing unfair pay scales
The Niger government expelled Chinese oil officials over disagreements about salary distributions.
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Niger expels three Chinese oil executives, shuts hotel
Niger’s military rulers expelled three Chinese oil executives and closed a Chinese-run hotel.
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Al-Qaeda-linked group claims deadly attack in north Niger
Eleven soldiers were killed in an ambush in northern Niger near the Algerian border. Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), have claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Niger expands satellite internet to connect rural communities
Niger has partnered with Starlink to expand satellite broadband access, aiming to bridge its digital divide, especially in remote areas where traditional networks are unavailable.
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Niger transition commission proposes five-year path to civilian rule
The junta, which seized power in 2023, has expelled French and other European forces, aligning itself with Russia in its fight against militant groups
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Niger confirms the death of 10 soldiers in a border ambush
The attack comes amid an ongoing security crisis in the region, with jihadist groups operating in the area.
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger tighten grip on foreign mining operations
Military juntas in West Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, are increasing pressure on foreign mining companies, seeking greater control over natural resources and revenue.
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West Africa bloc announces official exit of three junta-led states
In December, ECOWAS granted Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger a six-month grace period to reconsider their exit
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Niger: Security under foreign control pre-coup
Niger’s defense minister has claimed that the country’s security was under the control of foreign forces before the 2023 coup, alleging that these forces meddled in Niger’s internal affairs.
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Four Moroccan truck drivers missing bear Burkina-Niger border
The drivers, traveling in three trucks—one of which carried a spare driver—disappeared en route from Dori in Burkina Faso to Tera in Niger, an area notorious for jihadist activity
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