May 21
Niger: Fighting in Niger Kills Seven Soldiers, Dozens of 'Terrorists'
Niger's military regime said Tuesday that seven soldiers and several dozen "terrorists" have been killed in fighting in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked to Al-Qaeda… Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Customs On Standby Ahead of Nigeria-Niger Border Reopening
The Nigeria Customs Service Sokoto-Zamfara area command says it's on standby for the reopening of the Nigeria-Niger border at Illela Sokoto state. Read more »
February 20
West Africa: West Africa's Troublesome Trio
THE decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, three landlocked sub-Saharan African countries, to pull out of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Pull Out from Ecowas
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Niger: Benin's President Urges Renewal of Ties With Coup-Hit Niger
Benin President Patrice Talon on Thursday called for relations to be swiftly re-established between his country and neighbouring Niger, which is now controlled by military rulers… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Issues Travel Alerts for African Countries During Israeli War on Palestine
United States citizens travelling abroad have been told to "exercise increased caution" in light of the heightened global tensions spurred by Hamas' terror attack on Israel and the… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Niger: Six Troops Killed in New Niger Fighting
Niger's military regime said Tuesday that six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" had been killed in fighting in a restive region plagued by insurgents linked with Al-Qaeda and the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
West Africa: Coups - Citizens Tired of Voting, Not Seeing Results, Say Elders
The West African Elders Forum, WAEF, has urged African leaders to respect constitutions and put citizens' welfare, peace, and security at the centre of governance. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Nigeria: Does Killing Nigerien Babies Bring Glory to Our Name?
A dear and respected friend of mine who was once our Ambassador to a European country, who has relatives and strong links in and with Niger Republic and who is well versed in… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Military Intervention - Tinubu, U.S. President Biden to Meet
·Nigeria's leader says he is holding ECOWAS back Read more »
August 23, 2023
Algeria: Algeria Begins Mediation With Nigeria, Others Over Niger Crisis
Algeria has sent its foreign minister, Ahmed Attaf, on a mediation tour to Nigeria, Benin and Ghana, in an effort to end the crisis with the Republic of Niger. Read more »
August 07, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Schedules Fresh Meeting Over Niger Coup As Deadline Elapses
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), has scheduled a fresh meeting over the Niger Republic coup, as the deadline earlier set for the military junta, has elapsed. Read more »
August 05, 2023
West Africa: Niger Coup - Three Decisions for West Africa As Deadline Nears
As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum draws to a close, both sides have crucial decisions to… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Niger's Junta Reopens Borders With 5 Neighbours - Border With Nigeria Remained Closed
One week after the military coup in Niger, the new military government has reopened the country's land borders and airspace with five neighbouring countries, a spokesman for the… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Niger: EU Says Will Not Recognise Niger Coup Authorities
The European Union on Saturday said it would not recognise Niger's putschists who seized power this week and that it was suspending security cooperation with the jihadist-hit… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Sign Agreement On Border Frequency Coordination
Nigeria and Republic of Niger have signed a bilateral agreement for coordination of frequency utilisation along their borders to ensure seamless deployment of services around… Read more »
September 25, 2022
West Africa: How Flood Affected 75,000 Childrens in Nigeria, Niger Republic - Save the Children International
As 2022 flood continues to sack communities, Save the Children International, SCI, disclosed how flood crisis has affected 75,000 children in Nigeria and Niger Republic. Read more »