Niger’s junta leader Tiani sworn in as transitional president for five years

  Abdourahamane Tiani, the Niger Republic’s junta leader, has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transition period of five years under a new charter. Tiani, a general…

Gunmen kill 44 civilians in Niger Republic

  At least 44 civilians were killed and 13 others severely injured when Islamist militants launched a deadly attack on a mosque in southwest Niger, according to the country’s defence…

13 soldiers killed in jihadist attacks in Niger Republic

  Thirteen Nigerien soldiers were killed in two separate clashes with jihadist groups, the army said Wednesday. During the first incident, at a gold mining site in the western Tillaberi…

Bandits’ kill 16 in Niger attacks

  Two attacks by “armed bandits” in southwestern Niger have killed 16 people, according to state radio. While the perpetrators have not been identified, the attacks were similar to jihadist…

Niger’s junta proposes return to civilian rule in five years

  Niger’s National Committee has proposed a plan to return the country to civilian rule within five years under new guidelines that would limit political parties. The plan, presented by…

Niger Republic bars Nigerians with ECOWAS passport

  The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing restrictions on Nigerians traveling with the ECOWAS passport, barring entry for those without a valid international passport. This move follows the country’s…

Niger Republic Orders Red Cross To Leave Country

  Niger’s ruling military junta has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country immediately, a source told AFP Wednesday. Niger has “terminated its agreements”…