Niger

  • Dec 12
  • 2 min read

Heavy Nigerien army losses could fuel discontent

The Nigerien army reportedly lost over 100 troops in a major jihadist attack in western Niger

Niger
  • Dec 5
  • 2 min read

Niger's junta may push out French uranium company

French uranium miner Orano has claimed that it has lost control of its operations in Niger

Niger
  • Nov 29
  • 7 min read

Niger junta will prioritise sovereignty over all else

The junta has been engaged in escalating disputes with a range of Western partners

Niger
  • Nov 25
  • 2 min read

Niger's junta will seek more control of aid flows

The EU has recalled its ambassador following a dispute with Niger over the distribution of humanitarian aid

Niger
  • Nov 15
  • 2 min read

Accusations against France will boost Niger's junta

Authorities claim to have arrested a French 'spy' amid broader accusations of French plots to overthrow the junta

Niger
  • Oct 11
  • 2 min read

Niger's junta will increasingly crack down on critics

Authorities have stripped Nigerien citizenship from nine former senior officials associated with former President Bazoum

Niger
  • Sep 19
  • 2 min read

Niger's security forces may face increasing strain

Military sources report attacks from various armed groups at different geographical extremities of the country

Niger
  • Aug 30
  • 2 min read

Military rapprochement may improve Nigeria-Niger ties

Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement on improving security cooperation

Niger
  • Aug 21
  • 2 min read

Benin oil shipments may ease Niger's fiscal strains

Benin has authorised a second shipment of Nigerien oil for export from its end of the Niger-Benin oil pipeline

Niger