Niger has accused neighbouring Chad of launching a deadly drone strike on its territory with French backing, killing two civilians, injuring several others and damaging […]
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Algeria, Niger sign military cooperation protocol
Algeria and Niger on Wednesday signed a military cooperation protocol during a working visit by Nigerien Defense Minister Salifou Mody to Algiers, Algeria’s Ministry of […]
AES rules out ECOWAS return as alliance prepares for talks with regional bloc
Foreign ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger met in Ouagadougou on Friday to coordinate their positions ahead of talks with the Economic Community of […]
Russian Energy Minister Tsivilev in Niger’s capital Niamey on latest leg of Africa trip
Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev paid a working visit to Niamey on Friday. Footage shows Tsivilev shaking hands with Russian Ambassador to Niger Viktor Voropayev, […]
Niger appoints Brig Gen Mamane Sani Kiaou armed forces chief after Niamey unrest
Niger’s military government has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as the new head of the armed forces, state television announced on Friday, weeks after […]
Niger’s M62 vows to defend ‘homeland, dignity and sovereignty’ after failed coup
Niger’s M62 movement rallied behind the country’s defence and security forces after a failed coup attempt, vowing to continue what it described as a ‘never-ending […]
At least 18 security force members killed in terrorist attack in SW Niger
At least 18 members of Niger’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) stationed in Tessa, Dosso region in southwestern Niger, were killed Friday in a terrorist […]