Tag: Niger
Niger summons the charge d’affaires of the Nigerian embassy in Niamey
The representative of the Nigerian embassy in Niamey was summoned on Wednesday December 18, 2024 by the Nigerien Minister of Foreign Affairs. The information was given Thursday evening by Nigerien…
In Niger, forty people were killed in attacks | News in brief
In Niger, a total of 39 people have been killed in two attacks in the western part of the country in recent days, according to the Ministry of Defense of…
Niger suspends the BBC for three months and files a complaint against RFI
The Niger authorities suspended BBC radio for three months this Thursday, December 12. The English-speaking radio station is accused of having published, according to the authorities, unofficial reports concerning the…
Moussa Tchangari, civil society activist, kidnapped in Niamey
Moussa Tchangari, a figure in Nigerien civil society, was kidnapped on Tuesday evening, December 3, in Niamey. The general secretary of the Alternative Espace Citoyen association was at home when…
Russian Deputy Prime Minister concludes his visit to the Sahel States
A ” strong delegation » Russian team led by the Russian Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Energy visited Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on November 28 and 29. Objective:…
European Union recalls its ambassador to Niger after dispute over humanitarian aid
The European Union announced this Saturday that it had recalled its ambassador to Niger “for consultations”. This announcement follows a dispute, according to the EU, over the terms of its…
What future for Somaïr, a company exploiting uranium in northern Niger?
What future for the Aïr mining company (Somaïr) which employs 750 people in the Arlit area and is 63% owned by Orano and 36% by the Nigerien state company Sopamin?…
a French national was arrested in Niamey
Arrested on Wednesday November 13, Marius Bercea is presented as an agent of the DGSE – French intelligence – by Nigerien public television. His arrest comes at a time when…
French NGO Acted loses its authorization to operate in Niger
The NGO Acted is banned from operating in Niger. On Tuesday, the French organization had its approval withdrawn by the Nigerien Ministry of the Interior. The government has given no…
Niger concludes an agreement with the IMF for the disbursement of 43 million dollars
Welcoming the current good performance of the Nigerien economy, a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visiting Niamey sealed an agreement with the ruling military junta which provides for…