Niger News News Niger » Government: Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know
French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.
News Niger » Government: Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
In the latest turmoil to hit Niger in West Africa, the military-led government says it has contained a mutiny in the capital, Niamey, after hours of gunfire and explosions near key military and ...
News Niger » Government: A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties
Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday gathering in Niamey. “We can’t talk about any of this ...
News Niger » Government: Niger IMF Deal Offers US$203M for 38 Months
The Niger IMF deal is a US$203 million, 38-month programme agreed on 8 October, with a board vote due in December. Here is what it means for investors.
News Niger » Government: Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights
(Nairobi) – A new Niger government ordinance creating a database of people suspected of terrorism undermines fundamental rights enshrined in national and international law, Human Rights Watch said ...
News Niger » Government: Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights
The Vancouver-based company said it has been informed by the Minister of Mines, by letter, "that it no longer has rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit, which is now in the public ...
News Niger » Government: Niger Fuel Shortage Reaches Niamey, What It Means
Niger fuel shortage hit Niamey on October 18, 2026, with daily refinery output roughly 1.4 million litres below demand. Here is what it means.