Mahamadou Issoufou, the former President of Niger, has been honoured as the recipient of the 2020 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in a special virtual ceremony ... Read more »

In a letter written by Human Rights Watch to Niger Republic's justice and defence ministers, the watchdog said that massacres by alleged armed militants in Niger has  killed ... Read more »

Two temporary shelters in Cape Town will close at the end of April 2021 when amenities are removed from the sites. The refugees housed there have the option to voluntarily ... Read more »

Authorities have confirmed a coup attempt that took place in the capital Niamey on March 31, 2021, when heavy artillery fire was reported by local residents. The alleged coup ... Read more »

Local security sources say that over 100 civilians were killed in gun attacks in Niger's border area with Mali, in the three villages of Intazayene, Bakorat and Wistane on March ... Read more »

Niger's government says a military unit attempted to seize the presidential palace in Niamey, just days before new president Mohamed Bazoum takes office in the country's first ever ... Read more »

The 2020 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has been awarded to Mahamadou Issoufou, outgoing President of Niger, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation has announced. In a pr Read more »

There have been no claims of responsibility for the massacre of at least 58 people which eyewitnesses allege was committed by militants belonging to the Islamic State in the ... Read more »

Local media sources in Niger and members of the internet measurement community have reported that restrictions to mobile internet networks were imposed in parts of the country, ... Read more »

Nigeriens went to the polls on Sunday in the second round of the country's presidential election.  The vote was called after outgoing President Mahamadou ... Read more »