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Algiers and Niamey deepen military cooperation as army chief Saïd Chengriha and defence minister Salifou Mody sign an agreement aimed at strengthening security ties amid regional threats.
News Niger » Niamey » Security: American missionary abducted in Niger as security worsens, sources say
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: Gunfire, blasts in Niamey as soldiers mutiny in Niger’s capital
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Niger's Presidential Palace in Niamey [File: AFP] A group of soldiers in Niger has rebelled against officers at a key military ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: An Austrian and a Swiss woman freed in Niger after a year and half in captivity
Two women from Austria and Switzerland have been freed in Niger after spending more than a year and half in captivity, officials and local media reported Thursday.The Austrian woman, identified as Eva ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: Niger's security forces battle mutinous soldiers in capital
Niamey (Niger), Aug 29 (AP) A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny and threat to ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: At least 57 security personnel killed in IS attacks in Niger
At least 57 security personnel were killed on Wednesday in two attacks by a Sahel branch of the Islamic State terrorist group in Niger, the Nigerien Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday.
News Niger » Niamey » Security: Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say
The early morning assault lasted for hours, reportedly involving soldiers from the localities of Ouallam, Tera, and Dosso in the southwest. Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out early Saturday ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: Gunshots and explosions are heard at the airport in Niger’s capital Niamey, a security official and witnesses say
LONDON (AP) — A man sustained serious injuries Saturday after entering the tiger enclosure at a wildlife park in northern England, police said. The incident occurred at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger's capital, state TV reports
NIAMEY, Niger — Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, ...
News Niger » Niamey » Security: 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.
News Niger » Niamey » Security: American missionary abducted in Niger as security worsens, sources say
NIAMEY, Niger — An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media. The unidentified man was kidnapped overnight Tuesday into Wednesday ...