Tag: Nigerien
Nigerien migrants kidnapped by a militia, an NGO launches the alert
In Niger, the NGO “Alternative citizen spaces” warns of the fate of Nigerien migrants arrested by armed men in Libya, in the locality of Shouaraf, on September 6. Difficult to…
A large Nigerien ministerial delegation in Algiers
Relations between Algeria and Niger are warming up after a cold spell, which began with the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum in July 2023. Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine…
five Nigerien nationals arrested at the Sèmè-Kpodji terminal
Five Nigerien nationals who presented themselves as officials of Wapco Niger were arrested by the Beninese police on Wednesday June 5 in Sèmè-Kpodji. The special prosecutor of the Court for…
Benin gives authorization for one-off export of Nigerien oil
Patrice Talon received in audience this Wednesday, May 15 in Cotonou the general director of the Chinese company CNPC, accompanied by some colleagues. CNPC is in charge of the construction…
Pending the withdrawal of the Americans, the Nigerien authorities continue their rapprochement with Moscow
The National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), which this month denounced the military agreements between Niger and the United States, is awaiting the timetable for the Americans’…
a Nigerien customs delegation visited Benin
A visit by senior officials from Nigerien customs led a mission to Benin to discuss the major oil pipeline project linking the two countries. She notably visited the terminal station…
Omega radio suspended after an interview with opponents of the Nigerien putschists
The Burkinabé government has suspended the broadcast of Omega radio programs until further notice. This suspension is due to the broadcasting of an interview with Ousmane Abdoul Moumouni, the spokesperson…
The number 2 of the Nigerien junta in Bamako to meet with the Malian authorities
While ECOWAS is considering a possible military intervention against the putschists in Niger, a delegation from the regional organization, led by Nigerian General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is currently in Niamey to…
Insecurity in Burkina pushes two Nigerien bus companies to review their routes
Two bus and coach transport companies in Niger – Sonef and Rimbo Transports Voyageur – are suspending their journeys linking Niamey to Ouagadougou and Bamako, via Dori in Burkinabe territory.…
The head of the Nigerien army in Benin to strengthen the fight against armed groups
The Chief of the General Staff of the Nigerien army ended a 48-hour visit to Benin on Saturday, November 12. He came to talk mainly about security issues with his…