Niger

  • Jan 13, 2020
  • 7 min read

Niger has few security cards to play

Niger today confirmed that the death toll of a jihadist attack last week is 89 soldiers

Niger
  • Jan 10, 2020
  • 2 min read

Niger will press for more French security involvement

Another jihadist attack in Niger comes days before Sahelian leaders are due to meet in France to discuss security

Niger
  • Dec 30, 2019
  • 2 min read

Niger may adopt a more securitised counterterrorism

Niger has seen several attacks this month and has sought to strengthen its ties with France

Niger
  • Dec 12, 2019
  • 2 min read

Deadly attack will reinforce Niger's security dilemma

A cross-border jihadist attack from Mali has killed at least 71 soldiers

Niger
  • Nov 25, 2019
  • 7 min read

Niger power handover may stir ethnic calculations

Niger's Hausa president plans to hand over power to an Arab ally

Niger
  • Nov 25, 2019
  • 2 min read

Artisanal gold will fund Sahel jihadist groups

A Reuters report found that jihadist groups are increasing their control over artisanal gold mining in the Sahel

Burkina Faso
  • Nov 22, 2019
  • 2 min read

Niger climate change floods will hinder development

The government is putting in place an emergency plan until March 2020 because of mass flooding

Niger
  • Oct 30, 2019
  • 2 min read

Niger electricity gaps may widen over the long term

The head of the electricity utility said that only 13% of Nigeriens have access to electricity

Niger