Niamey, Niger
City: NiameyCountry: Niger
News from Niamey
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.
September 5, 2026Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
August 30, 2026Attackers target Niger's Niamey airport and presidency perimeter, sources say - Reuters
Attackers target Niger's Niamey airport and presidency perimeter, sources say Reuters
August 29, 2026US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
August 14, 2026Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.
June 18, 2026