October 24, 2012
Africa: Tricky Draws for Soccer's Africa Cup of Nations
Hosts South Africa have been handed a tricky draw in the group stages of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be played from January 19 to February 10, while Ghana's Black Stars face… Read more »
March 15, 2012
Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker
Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American… Read more »
January 30, 2012
Morocco/Niger: Atlas Lions Likely to Have Upper Hand in Final Game
On the face of it, Morocco and Niger have nothing but pride to play for in their final 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier in Libreville on Tuesday. Read more »
January 28, 2012
Tunisia/Niger: The Soft Underbelly of the Carthage Eagles
Niger's loss to Tunisia in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash might have been disappointing for them, but it provided yet more evidence that the gap between the… Read more »
January 27, 2012
Tunisia/Niger: Eagles of Carthage Send Niger Home
A dramatic late strike from Issam Jemaa ensured a second win at the African Nations Cup finals for Tunisia, who are on the brink of a quarter-final place. Read more »
January 26, 2012
Tunisia/Niger: Carthage Eagles Aim to Swoop Into Afcon Knockout Stage
Tunisia can all but seal their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a victory over Niger in their second Group C clash at the Stade d'Angondjé… Read more »
January 24, 2012
Gabon/Niger: Home Team's Win Could Prove Deceptive
Gabon celebrated a perfect start to the African Nations Cup but will have to be careful not to be seduced by a positive result against mediocre opposition. Read more »
January 23, 2012
Gabon/Niger: It's Partytime As Hosts Ease Past Niger
Co-hosts Gabon eased to a 2-0 victory over Niger in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Libreville on Monday evening. Read more »
January 22, 2012
Gabon/Niger: 'Under-Cooked' Hosts Will Show Opponents Respect
Co-hosts Gabon open their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign against surprise qualifiers Niger at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Monday (kick-off 16h00… Read more »
December 04, 2011
Africa: 2011 - Jurist Who Backed Democracy in Niger Named 'African of the Year'
Salifou Fatimata Bazeye, a 60-year-old distinguished jurist from Niger, has been chosen as "African of the Year" by Media Trust Limited, publisher of the Daily Trust, Weekly Trust,… Read more »
September 14, 2011
Libya: Burkina Faso and Niger Back Gaddafi's Victims
There is good news in the world of international justice: Burkina Faso and Niger have said unequivocally that they will not give safe haven to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi… Read more »
August 30, 2011
Niger: New Leader Emphasizes 'Accelerating Development' to End Famine and Improve Lives
Mahamadou Issoufou assumed the presidency in Niger on April 7 after winning second-round balloting in March. A long-time political figure in the landlocked west African nation,… Read more »
August 26, 2011
West Africa: Four Presidents Ask Business to Back Democracy with Investment - and Make Money
Four heads of state from French-speaking West Africa appeared before the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) membership last month to appeal for American support for the democracies,… Read more »
June 09, 2011
West Africa: Meningitis Vaccine Could Save 140,000 Lives
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of cases of meningitis A in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso following the vaccination of nearly 20 million people against the disease,… Read more »
January 21, 2011
Niger: Opposition Asks for Postponement of Elections
Nine opposition political parties in Niger have demanded the postponement of elections due to be held in 10 days’ time. Read more »
January 18, 2011
Niger: Former President Tandja Jailed
As Niger launched campaigning ahead of presidential and legislative elections on January 31, the ruling junta revealed that former president Mamadou Tandja has been jailed on… Read more »
November 11, 2010
Niger: Release Tandja, Orders Ecowas Court
A West African court has ruled that the house arrest of the former president of Niger, Mamadou Tandja, is illegal, reports Fazozine. Read more »
February 19, 2010
Niger: When is a Coup not a Coup? The AU's Dilemma
Events in Niger are unfolding as a classic coup d'etat: after gun battles in the capital, Niamey, President Mamadou Tandja was captured by the military, including members of his… Read more »
January 12, 2010
Niger: Talks on Political Crisis Resume
Negotiations between Niger's government and the opposition aimed at resolving the country's political crisis resumed on Monday, reports L'Observateur Paalga of Ouagadougou. Read more »
December 24, 2009
Niger: U.S., Ecowas Refuse to Recognize Tandja
The United States has followed the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) in refusing to recognize the legtimacy of President Mamadou Tandja of Niger, who has… Read more »
October 31, 2009
Niger: Tree Planting Heroine Helps Reclaim the Desert
Sakina Mati is a farmer and community leader in the village of Guidan Batoye, in the Maradi Region of Niger. She began to manage the regeneration of useful trees on her fields 15… Read more »
August 17, 2009
Niger: Who Needs Presidential Term Limits?
President Mamadou Tandja of Niger has joined the club of leaders who have overturned constitutions to overstay their welcome in recent years. Following victory in a referendum held… Read more »
July 16, 2009
Niger: Lawyers Strike, President Clamps Down on Press
Lawyers in Niger went on a one-day strike this week in solidarity with the Constitutional Court, which was dissolved by President Mamadou Tandja - an act the lawyers deemed… Read more »
July 02, 2009
Niger: U.S. Criticizes Tandja's Bid to Keep Power
President Mamadou Tandja has undermined Niger's efforts over the last 10 years to advance good governance and the rule of law, President Barack Obama's spokesman said on… Read more »
June 03, 2009
Mali: Al-Qaeda Group Executes Briton
An Al-Qaeda affiliated group in Africa has executed a British citizen in Mali, news agencies are reporting. Read more »