Tag: Niger
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 On Tuesday, the French organization had its approval withdrawn by the Nigerien Ministry of the Interior.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…
France’s rejection in Africa more the result of its policies than disinformation, says report
The pro-democracy network Tournons la page and the Sciences Po International Research Center (Ceri) published a report on Wednesday, November 6 called “ What is the name for the rejection…
concern about the incursions of Lakurawa, a new armed movement
In Nigeria, the army says it faces an additional security threat in the northwest of the country. According to her, a new armed movement, called Lakurawa, has carried out incursions…
After Mali, Niger also signs for Russian satellites
After Mali, Friday November 1, 2024, Niamey signed an agreement with the Russian company Glavkosmos for the acquisition of three satellites. Once deployed, this equipment should strengthen the fight against…
a convoy of trucks carrying goods attacked near Téra
In Niger, a convoy of trucks transporting goods, coming from Lomé via Burkina Faso, was attacked on Friday, November 1 in Niger by jihadist groups. It happened near Pétèl Kolé,…
In Niger, relatives of Bazoum and rebel leaders registered in a security file
In Niger, ten new people are registered on the FPGE, the file of people or entities involved in acts of terrorism or in offenses harming the interests of the nation.…
four ex-ministers still detained despite a court decision to release them
In Niger, on July 29, the courts ordered the provisional release of four former ministers of ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. Arrested after the July 26 coup, all four are being…
Hama Amadou, former Prime Minister, died at the age of 74
On Wednesday evening, a major Nigerian political figure, Hama Amadou, died of a devastating attack of malaria while he was being transported to the Niamey general referral hospital. Aged 74,…