Niger

On Monday, Niger said that one of the largest uranium mines in the world was once again under public ownership, following the cancellation of the French nuclear fuel manufacturer Orano’s operating license. In a decision that...

Following a rebel movement’s claim of responsibility for the incident, Niger’s military authorities revealed that an oil pipeline transporting crude oil to neighboring Benin had been sabotaged. The movement wants the president of Niger released. “Malicious...

The International Monetary Fund said Saturday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger on periodic reviews of several aid programs underway in the Sahel country, opening the door to more than $70 million in funding....

A US delegation is discussing the withdrawal of its troops from military-led Niger as Washington prepares to abandon its strategic position in the Sahel where Russia and Iran are gaining ground. The demand for US troops...

According to officials, the US reversed course and agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 personnel from Niger, which has been a longstanding host of drones in Africa. According to US sources who spoke to AFP...

Four Nigerien soldiers died during a dawn raid by dozens of armed assailants near the border with Nigeria, state television announced Friday. “Armed men came in large numbers riding about 100 motorbikes and attacked the gendarme,”...

As Tehran looks to lessen its isolation by strengthening connections with African nations, Iran said on Wednesday that it is willing to assist coup-hit Niger in overcoming international sanctions. In a meeting with Prime Minister Ali...

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—all countries dominated by the military—recommended on Friday the formation of a confederation as a means of eventually joining the neighboring countries of West Africa under a single...

The UN is being blamed by the military commanders of Niger for impeding international recognition of the post-coup government, and they have ordered the UN coordinator to leave the nation within 72 hours. The order for...

After weeks of tension between Paris and the post-coup government in the West African nation, which sought his removal, the French ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early on Wednesday. “The ambassador and six colleagues...