Niger7 days agoTrump expands US travel ban to five more countriesThe US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.7 days ago9 Dec 2025A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeededPlotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.9 Dec 202522 Oct 2025American missionary reportedly kidnapped in NigerThe American was taken from an area near the presidential palace in Niamey, Niger. 22 Oct 202523 Sep 2025Three West African countries to quit International Criminal CourtThe three military juntas, who came to power through coups, say the judicial body is 'incapable' of handling 'proven war crimes'.23 Sep 202517 Sep 2025Gunmen kill 22 after shooting at baptism ceremony in Niger - reportsNiger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.17 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Russia outsmarts France with nuclear power move in NigerA proposal to build a nuclear plant in Niger may not come to fruition, but that is not the point. 27 Aug 20259 Aug 2025Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York - now the country wants answersThe West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.9 Aug 20257 Jul 2025How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groupsJNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.7 Jul 20252 Jul 2025How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West AfricaGold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.2 Jul 2025...
