Tag: Niger

14 December 2021, 2:14 PM

The African Union Peace and Security Council says it is concerned about the increase in food insecurity in Africa, especially ...

File image: Soldiers from Burkina Faso patrol on the road of Gorgadji in the Sahel area, Burkina Faso March 3, 2019.

Burkina Faso says it killed about 100 militants in operation with Niger

by Skhangiwe Mthiyane

3 September 2021, 10:22 AM

Burkina Faso's armed forces killed about 100 militants in a joint operation with Niger between Nov. 25 and Dec. 9 ...

African countries receive COVID-19 vaccines from Canada, US

by Lebo Tshangela

Canada has donated more than 1.3 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to three African countries through the COVAX vaccine-sharing ...

Gunmen kill at least 16 in latest Niger village attack

21 August 2021, 4:11 PM

At least 16 people have been killed in an attack on a village in southwestern Niger where Islamist militants have ...

Chad's foreign ministry said the cases of alleged rape and sexual assault were isolated incidents and should not tarnish the reputation of the country's army or the mission in Niger.

Chad arrests soldiers accused of rapes in Niger

3 April 2021, 9:00 PM

Chad's government said on Saturday that soldiers accused of at least three rapes in Niger, including that of an 11-year-old ...

Niger's Foreign Minister Mohamed Bazoum sits at his desk at his political party headquarters in Niamey, on September 14, 2013.

New Niger president Bazoum says he will improve education, security

2 April 2021, 5:55 PM

Mohamed Bazoum said he would make education and security a priority as he took over as president of Niger on ...

There have been growing attacks by militants and political tensions in the country following Bazoum’s victory in a February presidential election runoff.

Heavy gunfire heard near presidency in Niger’s capital

by Tshepiso Moche

31 March 2021, 11:21 AM

Heavy gunfire was heard near Niger’s presidency in the early hours of Wednesday, two days ahead of the swearing-in of ...

Death toll from Niger attacks rises to 137: Government authorities

by Paballo Lephaka

23 March 2021, 6:34 AM

Armed men killed 137 people in coordinated raids on villages in southwestern Niger on Sunday, the government said, revising the ...

The attackers raided three villages in the Tahoua region, which borders Mali.

Death toll from Niger attacks rises to at least 60: Mayor

22 March 2021, 5:05 PM

Armed men killed at least 60 people in southwestern Niger on Sunday, local government officials said on Monday, revising the ...

Mohamed Bazoum’s inauguration on April 2 will mark the West African country’s first transfer of power from one democratically-elected leader to another.

Niger’s top court confirms Bazoum as next President

22 March 2021, 1:00 AM

Niger’s top court on Sunday confirmed Mohamed Bazoum’s victory in last month’s presidential run-off, allowing the ruling party candidate to ...

Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou He is the sixth head of state in Africa to win the $5 million award, to be paid out over 10 years

Niger President Issoufou wins $5 million African leadership prize

by Raymond Akamby

8 March 2021, 3:02 PM

Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou has won the 2020 Mo Ibrahim prize for African political leadership by fostering economic progress while ...

The recoveries now stand at 1 442 045, representing a recovery rate of 94.7%.

COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant socio-economic impact in Niger: First Lady

by Lebo Tshangela

5 March 2021, 9:17 AM

23 February 2021, 3:27 PM

Niger’s First Lady, Dr Lalla Malika Issoufou, says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant socio-economic impact.

Mohamed Bazoum solidifies lead in Niger’s presidential election runoff

by Raymond Akamby

Niger's ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum has solidified his lead in a presidential election runoff meant to usher in the ...

A vehicle belonging to the electoral commission (CENI) and carrying election workers to their polling stations hit a mine in the rural commune of Dargol in the southwest.

Seven poll workers killed by landmine as Niger votes in presidential runoff

22 February 2021, 1:16 AM

Seven poll workers were killed during Niger’s presidential vote on Sunday when their vehicle struck a landmine, an election official ...

Ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum is seen by many as the favourite after leading in the first round on 27 December with 39.3% of the vote.

Niger votes in presidential runoff to usher in first democratic transition

21 February 2021, 8:30 AM

16 February 2021, 8:44 AM

Niger votes on Sunday in the second round of a presidential election that is expected to usher in the first ...

The recoveries now stand at 1 413 566, representing a recovery rate of 93,9%.

Niger witnesses a decline in COVID-19 cases

by Lebo Tshangela

Niger has witnessed a decline in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks following a surge. The country has a total number ...

The West African nation has previously suffered attacks by Islamist militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State.

At least 70 killed in suspected militant attacks in Niger

3 January 2021, 2:45 PM

31 December 2020, 3:04 PM

At least 70 civilians were killed in simultaneous attacks on two villages by suspected Islamist militants in Niger, near the ...

[File image] Niger's former Interior Minister Mohamed Bazoum (2nd from R) walks with members of his delegation at the Boudouri site for displaced persons outside the town of Diffa.

Niger ruling party’s Bazoum extends lead in presidential election

by Raymond Akamby

Niger's ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum has extended his lead in the race for the presidency after Sunday's election, according ...

The Pentagon confirmed the operation, but did not provide the identity of the hostage.

US special forces rescue American held in Nigeria: Officials

31 October 2020, 6:23 PM