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France says it will evacuate its citizens from Niger very soon
Former colonial power France has had troops in the region for a decade helping to fight an Islamist insurgency, but some locals say they want the...
Violent protests rock Niger over contested election result
Supporters of the losing candidate in Niger’s presidential election burnt tyres, threw rocks and set several buildings on fire on Thursday, in a third...
Attacks On 2 Villages In Niger Kill At Least 100 People
Prime Minister Brigi Rafini travelled to the two villages of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye a day after the attack.
Niger to hold second round of presidential vote next month
Niger will hold a second round in its presidential election after none of the 28 candidates in the December 27 vote won a majority, according to...
Niger votes in search of first democratic transition
Voters went to the polls in Niger on Sunday in an election that is expected to lead to the West African nation’s first transfer of power between two...
25 soldiers killed in Niger army base attack
At least 25 soldiers have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack in Niger on a military camp along the border with Mali, the army said.
Niger official: Suspected jihadist attack kills 70 soldiers
Islamic extremists have long carried out attacks across the vast desert region, abducting foreigners and targeting spots popular with expatriates.