Two European Women Freed After More Than 21 Months In Niger Captivity
Two European nationals who endured more than a year in captivity in Niger have regained their freedom and been transferred…
Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Reopen ECOWAS Talks, Agree On Joint Groups
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have reopened diplomatic engagement with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), paving the…
Niger’s Tiani Becomes First Citizen To Enroll For New AES Biometric Passport
Niger marked another milestone in its push for regional integration this week as President Abdourahamane Tiani became the first citizen…
Niger Jails 16 Under New Anti-Gay Law
Niger has become the latest West African country to crack down on its LGBTQ community, with at least 16 people…
Gunfire And Explosions Heard At Niger Capital’s Airport
Explosions and gunfire were heard early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents have told the BBC.
Sahel Return, Citizen Safety And Accountability Put ECOWAS Parliament To The Test
The question of whether Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will ever return to the Economic Community of West African States…
Malian Forces Reclaim Border Town As Junta Leader Vows Retaliation
Malian troops have retaken a town near the Niger border from Islamic State-linked fighters, residents confirmed Wednesday, as the country’s…
Ghanaian Trucks Carrying Onions And Vegetables Released, Easing Concerns For Traders
Trucks transporting onions and various vegetables from Niger to Ghana, which were recently held up in Nigeria, were freed yesterday,…