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August 02, 2023
Niger: Washington Closely Watching Niger After Coup
The White House says it's closely watching a coup in Niger, as the U.S. Embassy prepares to evacuate some staff from the West African nation. With the coup plotters staring down a… Read more »
Niger: U.S. Joins France, Italy in Evacuating Citizens From Niger
Military chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived Wednesday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, for two days of meetings to discuss last week's coup… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Coup By Elite Presidential Guard Might Be Short Lived - Analysts
Analysts say the apparent coup attempt in Niger was not totally surprising, given the West African nation's history of political upheaval. There have been four successful coups and… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Niger: Niger, China Discuss Uranium Mine and Other Deals
The West African nation of Niger and China have been discussing deals that include an industrial park, an oil pipeline and a uranium mine. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Niger: Muslims - Price Hikes Dampen Eid Celebration
Muslims in Nigeria are tightening their belts to mark Eid Al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice. Inflation triggered by President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidies in May… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Niger: Niger Credited With Negotiating Release of U.S. Aid Worker, French Journalist
The government of Niger says it negotiated the release of a U.S. aid worker and a French journalist who were held captive by Islamist militants in the Sahel region. Aid worker and… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Niger: U.S. Pledges Humanitarian, Economic, Security Aid to Niger
In a first for a U.S. secretary of state, Antony Blinken was in the African nation of Niger Thursday to offer humanitarian, economic and security aid. Read more »
March 17, 2023
Niger: Nigeriens Voice Optimism, Skepticism During Blinken Visit
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Niger with a pledge of humanitarian assistance for displaced people and support for the country's efforts to combat violent… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Blinken Headed to Ethiopia, Niger
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia next week to advance a fragile peace process, the State Department said Friday, on the highest-level US visit in recent… Read more »
February 25, 2023
West Africa: Millions in Cameroon, Niger Threatened By Hunger
Officials in Cameroon and Niger say several million people in Boko Haram-affected territories are threatened by severe hunger as floods and wildlife destroy thousands of hectares… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Niger: Niger Urges Rich Nations to Make 'Climate Loss Fund' Operational
The "loss and damage" fund agreed to last month at the COP27 climate conference aims for rich nations to help those that have borne the brunt of their global warming emissions. In… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Refugees in Niger Thrive in 'Opportunity Villages'
The west African country of Niger hosts more than 303,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, most fleeing violence from neighboring Nigeria. Read more »
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