The Niger State government has asked villagers, particularly in the Shiroro Local Government Area, to suspend farming for ...

Indigenisation efforts led by leaders more concerned with self-preservation than national progress often spell disaster.

Mozambique: Total Population 34.9 million, Median Age is 17.1 years, Adult Per Capita Income (PPP) is $2,941.88, Total GDP ...

When the military seized power in July 2023, the generals claimed they were better suited to restore order to a country racked by the world’s deadliest jihadist insurgency. But Niger has since ...

The West African country of Niger is among the world's most deadly for attacks by jihadists. Following a military coup in July, there are fears a decision to order 1,500 French troops in the ...

Niger's security forces have been battling to curb the seven-year Islamist insurgency At least 29 soldiers have been killed in Niger in the deadliest attack since the army staged a coup in July ...

Armed Attackers Kill 21 Civilians in Western Niger, Army Says NIAMEY (Reuters) - Armed attackers on motorcycles killed at least 21 civilians in the West African nation of Niger, the army said.

Niger’s ruling junta on Thursday announced it was suspending BBC radio for three months, accusing it of airing “erroneous information likely to destabilize social peace and undermine the ...

including Transparency International Niger, have called for his release. Amnesty International, FIDH, Human Rights Watch, and the World Organisation Against Torture have extensively reported on ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Niger’s ruling junta suspended the BBC for three months over its coverage of an extremist attack that allegedly killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians.

Niger, Chad). Nevertheless, over the years, continued international assistance, mainly through the World Bank and its International Development Association, and key partners, such as the Sahel ...

Today, Niger is one of the world’s least developed countries. Its largely subsistence farming-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts, leading to severe food and water shortages.