Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorate
Niger's junta is distancing from Western allies and aligning with Russia for security following a ban on French aid organizations.
Starlink signs deal with Niger's ruling military Junta
Starlink will improve internet access in Niger, providing high-speed service at low cost, and supporting various sectors.
Niger's former prime minister and emblematic opposition figure Hama Amadou, dies at 74
Hama Amadou's death marks the end of a significant chapter in Niger's political history, reflecting his enduring impact despite personal and political challenges.
Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region DW 10/16/2024
Support for military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is declining as they fail to fulfill promises, exacerbated by Russian mercenary tactics.
US military completes withdrawal from junta-ruled Niger
The U.S. has fully withdrawn troops from Niger, raising concerns over counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region.
Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit?
The US has officially withdrawn troops from Niger after a military coup ended 11 years of defense cooperation.
Germany withdraws troops from junta-run Niger DW 08/30/2024
The withdrawal of German troops from Niger signifies a shift in military alliances in the Sahel region, with Russia increasingly filling the void.
Pentagon Hands Over Bases in Niger as Extremism Spreads in the Sahel
The U.S. military handed over control of its bases in Niger to local forces, ending a counterterrorism mission while violent extremism continues in the region.
Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants
Can the US find new partners in West Africa after Niger exit?
The US has officially withdrawn troops from Niger after a military coup ended 11 years of defense cooperation.
Germany withdraws troops from junta-run Niger DW 08/30/2024
The withdrawal of German troops from Niger signifies a shift in military alliances in the Sahel region, with Russia increasingly filling the void.
Pentagon Hands Over Bases in Niger as Extremism Spreads in the Sahel
The U.S. military handed over control of its bases in Niger to local forces, ending a counterterrorism mission while violent extremism continues in the region.
Attack on Nigerien forces kills 23 soldiers and underscores continued conflict with militants
There's a lot to be built still': architect Mariam Issoufou on excavating the past to build Africa's future
Mariam Issoufou transformed her career from software engineering to becoming a leading architect in Africa, emphasizing local materials and pragmatism in her designs.
Nigeria, Niger agree to rebuild frayed security ties DW 08/29/2024
Nigeria's military and Niger's junta have agreed to strengthen security ties despite past tensions after a coup in Niger.
A year after Niger's coup, split political loyalties test family ties
Some Nigeriens support military rulers despite skepticism towards their governance approach.
Several Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso, Mali border
The French embassy in Niamey, Niger's capital, is now closed due to obstacles that hindered its diplomatic mission. This closure comes after deteriorating relations between the two countries following a military coup in Niger in July 2023.
The closure of the embassy coincided with the withdrawal of French soldiers deployed in Niger. This closure is an extremely rare measure.
Niger suspends cooperation with international Francophone body
The Nigerien military government has disengaged from multiple foreign partners since the coup in July.