African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup’ in Niger
The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup" d’Etat in…
Niger president’s own guards detain him in ‘coup’ bid
President Mohamed Bazoum said his own guards were detaining him in the presidential palace in Niamey, but that the army…
Niger president’s office blocked off by troops
President Mohamed Bazoum said his own guards were detaining him in the presidential palace in Niamey, but that the army…
Niger president’s office blocked off by troops — reports
Troops have deployed around the presidential capital in the Nigerien capital Niamey, according to several reports citing security sources. The…
German ministers visit Niger, Mali as military focus changes
Germany’s defense and development ministers are in the Sahel region to assess the security situation. Their visit comes as Germany…
US aid worker Jeff Woodke freed SIX YEARS after being held hostage by terrorists in Niger
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Jeffery Woodke: US aid worker freed in Niger
The White House has said an American aid worker who was kidnapped in the West African nation more than six…
Ordeal in the Sahara: Migrants expelled from Algeria to northern Niger
Over the past few years, tens of thousands of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have been expelled from Algeria into Niger.…
Libyan: Niger amnesty to Gadhafi son ‘hostile’
A top Libyan official slammed Niger’s offer of amnesty to one of Moammar Gadhafi’s sons, calling it a “challenge and…