Ecowas Court President Tasks Parliament On Returning Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Bloc
Premium Times
Mr Asante said he was aware that the parliament had been engaging high-level officials of those states through its members to ensure their return to ECOWAS. Read more »
The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
RFI
Niger has confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines has returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano. Read more »
Niger Reintroduces Prison Sentences for 'Cybercrime' [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has learned with concern that the Nigerien authorities have reintroduced prison sentences for defamation, insults and dissemination of… Read more »
As Niger's Men Emigrate, Women Learn to Harness a Changing Climate
WFP
A WFP-Government initiative boosts farm production, strengthens livelihoods and empowers women in a challenging environment Read more »
600 US Troops Remain in Niger As Withdrawal Continues
VOA
About 600 U.S. military personnel remain in Niger, as American troops continue to withdraw from the country before a mid-September deadline, according to a senior U.S. defense… Read more »
France's Orano Loses Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine in Niger
RFI
Niger has removed the mining permit of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, highlighting tensions between… Read more »
Niger Reinstates Prison Sentences for Journalists for Defamation, Insult
CPJ
Nigerien authorities must decriminalize defamation and ensure that the country's cybercrime law does not unduly restrict the work of the media, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
Niger Court Strips Ousted President of Immunity
VOA
Niger's highest court on Friday lifted immunity from prosecution for ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, clearing the way for the military junta that removed him from office to try… Read more »
Rights Abuses in Ethiopia Must End, El Fasher Crisis Update, UN Stands With Niger
UN News
The head of the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Volker Türk on Friday called for serious measures to be taken to end human rights violations that are jeopardizing… Read more »
Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings
HRW
Mohamed Bazoum Denied Access to Lawyers, Evidence Read more »
First C-17 Withdrawal Flight Departs From Niger [press release]
Africom
The withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger progressed from initial preparations to redeployment with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from… Read more »
Benin-Niger Oil Export Row Flares Again
DW
Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered a sensitive oil terminal illegally. Read more »
2 Poly Students Found Dead in Niger
Daily Trust
Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, identified simply as Mr Bam and Aisha have been found dead in a room at the FMC Quarters in Bida town in Bida LGA. Read more »
7 Rescued From Collapsed Mining Pit in Niger
Leadership
Seven persons have been pulled out alive from a collapsed mining site in Niger State after the federal government mobilised officials to the scene at Galadima Kogo village, in… Read more »