Niger
News from Niger
US seals big uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left - reuters.com
US seals big uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left reuters.com
September 17, 2026Niger blames France for inciting soldiers' mutiny - Reuters
Niger blames France for inciting soldiers' mutiny Reuters
September 4, 2026Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny - Reuters
Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny Reuters
August 30, 2026American missionary kidnapped in Niger said to be released, NYT reports - Reuters
American missionary kidnapped in Niger said to be released, NYT reports Reuters
August 14, 2026Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says - Reuters
Attack on Niger airport kills 11 members of security forces, government says Reuters
June 18, 2026Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
May 16, 2026France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
May 12, 2026Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
May 4, 2026Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks
Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.
April 27, 2026WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023 - Reuters
WHO global alliance delivers 100 million childhood vaccine doses since 2023 Reuters
April 24, 2026Wanted activist arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup plot
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
April 16, 2026Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win - Reuters
Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win Reuters
April 12, 2026Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin's presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.
April 9, 2026Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs - Reuters
Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs Reuters
April 8, 2026Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
April 4, 2026Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
March 2, 2026Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger - Reuters
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February 19, 2026