Tag: Niger
activist Moussa Tchangari indicted on new charges and placed under arrest warrant
In Niger, human rights defender Moussa Tchangari was placed under arrest on Friday, January 3 in the afternoon, and transferred to Filingué, 180 kilometers from Niamey. After being forcibly taken…
ECOWAS and Nigeria deny accusations of destabilization of Niger
Friday, December 27, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) defended Nigeria, which is accused by neighboring Niger of hosting foreign troops and plotting to destabilize it. Nigeria, for…
the Niger Delta depollution project is a “total failure”, according to the UN
The depollution of the Niger Delta, faced with numerous oil spills, is a “ total failure » in Nigeria, according to representatives of the United Nations, according to documents revealed…
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?…