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News Niger » Niamey » Economy: Niger's worst power cuts in years threaten economy

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/article/world/nigers-worst-power-cuts-in-years-threaten-economy-idUSJOE95J00C/

Published on: Wednesday 19 June 2013

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger's worst power cuts in years have crippled businesses and government offices in the capital Niamey for more than three weeks, raising fears they could harm the fragile economy ...

News Niger » Niamey » Economy: Niger declares Kandadji Dam an energy priority

News channel or source: https://apanews.net/niger-declares-kandadji-dam-an-energy-priority/

Published on: Wednesday 08 July 2026

The project around the dam should contribute to a lasting improvement in the living conditions of the population, strengthen agricultural production capacity, develop access to clean energy, and ...

News Niger » Niamey » Economy: Niger: Islamic State claims Niamey airport attack

News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/407368/niger-islamic-state-claims-niamey-airport-attack/

Published on: Friday 30 January 2026

The Islamic State claimed responsibility on Friday for the attack on Diori Hamani airport and Military Base 101 in Niamey, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, which specialises in monitoring ...

News Niger » Niamey » Economy: Niger announces nationalisation of its only gold mine

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/economy/niger-announces-nationalisation-of-its-only-gold-mine/ar-AA1Kcney

Published on: Friday 08 August 2025

NIAMEY: Niger's military government has announced the nationalisation of the country's sole industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian operator of "serious breaches" as the junta seeks greater ...

News Niger » Niamey » Economy: Rosatom, Niger agree on cooperation in peaceful nuclear development

News channel or source: https://tass.com/economy/1995685

Published on: Monday 28 July 2025

The issue of establishing a Russian-Nigerian intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation was also actively discussed at the meetings NAIROBI, July 29. /TASS/. Russia’s Rosatom state ...

News Niger » Niamey » Economy: Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack on Niamey airport in Niger

News channel or source: https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/658664/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-condemns-terrorist-attack-on-niamey-airport-in-niger

Published on: Tuesday 03 February 2026

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. In a statement, Saudi ...