Niger’s government is facing threats on two fronts: extremist militant groups attacking the state, and grievances within its armed forces responsible for fighting them. Africa Corps may have helped contain the latter this past weekend, but it has yet to resolve the former. Unlike Wagner mercenaries, whose status in a private military company allowed Moscow…
The Alliance of Sahel States – composed of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso – said the attempted coup was “a betrayal by a group of soldiers involved in an attempt at destabilisation”. The authorities have not said how many soldiers were involved in the attempted coup, nor how many casualties there were. Niger’s military ruler,…
Ministry of Defence says 11 soldiers, 2 civilians and 22 attackers killed in Diori Hamani International Airport assault. Published On 18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026 An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, according to the country’s defence ministry, five months after a major assault….
Washington — The World Bank Group has supported new Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) with Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, and Niger for the 2026-2031 period. These frameworks aim to stimulate job creation, especially for youth and women, by strengthening human capital, infrastructure, and agricultural productivity, while supporting targeted reforms and private sector development. Grounded in the…
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Community-built shelters in Niger are enabling mothers to participate in land restoration work by providing shaded spaces for their children, protecting them from extreme heat and environmental hazards. The initiative has led to the construction of 662 shelters across six regions, safeguarding 6,465 children and allowing women to focus on earning income and…
Bank of Africa Niger reported a 92% drop in net profit for 2025, according to a statement from its board dated 20 February 2026. The bank said the decline reflects pressure across Niger’s banking sector as lending activity slowed and asset quality weakened. Industry data show total credit in the country fell 4.1% in 2025,…
Nigerian officials have announced that schools in Niger state will start reopening later this month, following a mass abduction in November that forced their closure as part of emergency security measures. From 12 January, public and private schools “in safe and secure areas” will be allowed to reopen, Niger state’s education ministry said in a…
Niger, a semi-finalist in the last edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship, heads to East Africa with lofty ambitions. Guided by seasoned tactician Harouna Doula Gabde, the Mena A’ will look to capitalize on their recent successes as they aim to go beyond the semi-final hurdle this time. Known for their resilience and…
With less than three weeks to go until kick-off, Niger national team coach Doula Harouna is sharpening his squad’s focus ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be staged across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2 to 30. Having guided the Menas Locaux to a historic semi-final finish in the…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic are among 54 African countries that will be hosted in Nigeria for the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in August. This is despite the strained political relationship between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic with the West African regional bloc ECOWAS in recent times. The summit, which…
