Topic: niger
21 People Killed In Jihadi Niger Attack
An armed group killed 20 soldiers and one civilian in western Niger on Tuesday, prompting the military ministry to declare three days of national mourning.
An armed group killed 20 soldiers and one civilian in western Niger on Tuesday, prompting the military ministry to declare three days of national mourning.
3 Niger Nationals Given Suspended Sentences By A Benin Court Amid Diplomatic Woes
A Benin court has sentenced three Niger nationals to an 18-month suspended prison sentence as diplomatic dies between the two countries worsen.
A Benin court has sentenced three Niger nationals to an 18-month suspended prison sentence as diplomatic dies between the two countries worsen.
Niger Prosecutor Says Ousted President Tried To Escape
A top prosecutor in Niger said on Tuesday that president Mohamed Bazoum, ousted in a coup, had sought to escape house arrest despite denials by his lawyers.
A top prosecutor in Niger said on Tuesday that president Mohamed Bazoum, ousted in a coup, had sought to escape house arrest despite denials by his lawyers.
Six Killed After A Fuel Truck Exploded At Tirmini, Niger
According to an official from the Zinder governorate, six people died in a fuel truck explosion that crashed in central-southern Niger on Sunday.
According to an official from the Zinder governorate, six people died in a fuel truck explosion that crashed in central-southern Niger on Sunday.
The United States Slashes Aid To Niger After Military Coup
The United States has announced that it is cutting g of aid worth over $500 million to Niger after a military coup in July that saw the removal of a democratic government.
The United States has announced that it is cutting g of aid worth over $500 million to Niger after a military coup in July that saw the removal of a democratic government.
29 Soldiers Killed In Niger By Suspected Jihadists
At least 29 soldiers have been killed in Niger in a suspected attack by Islamic terrorists.
At least 29 soldiers have been killed in Niger in a suspected attack by Islamic terrorists.
Niger's Rulers Welcome News Of French Army Pull-Out
Niger's military rulers welcomed the announcement that France will withdraw its troops from the country by the end of the year as a "new step towards sovereignty."
Niger's military rulers welcomed the announcement that France will withdraw its troops from the country by the end of the year as a "new step towards sovereignty."
12 Soldiers Killed By Suspected Jihadists In Niger
According to state television, suspected armed Islamists killed 12 soldiers in Niger's rural southwest on Tuesday in the latest incident since army officers seized power last month.
According to state television, suspected armed Islamists killed 12 soldiers in Niger's rural southwest on Tuesday in the latest incident since army officers seized power last month.
West African Nations Rejects Niger's Three-Year Transition Plan
West African nations have rejected a call by Niger's coup leaders for a three-year transition back to democracy as the crisis-hit country's neighbours weigh whether to take military action.
West African nations have rejected a call by Niger's coup leaders for a three-year transition back to democracy as the crisis-hit country's neighbours weigh whether to take military action.
Niger Coup: 10 Suspected Jihadists, 6 soldiers Killed In Fighting
According to local authorities, Six Niger soldiers and ten "terrorists" were killed in battle on Sunday.
According to local authorities, Six Niger soldiers and ten "terrorists" were killed in battle on Sunday.
Niger Military To Prosecute Mohamed Bazoum For 'High Treason’
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country.
