Benin: Election raises hopes for a renewal of Niger relations
Ahead of the Benin presidential election on April 12th, there is hope that a new president could help de-escalate tensions...
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Niger: Ex-president still in detention as term officially ends
Tensions between Europe and Niger look set to worsen as former President Mohamed Bazoum remains in detention, despite the EU...
Niger: Military junta announces self-defence group plans
As Niger's fight against Islamist terrorism appears increasingly futile, the ruling military junta has announced plans to create and train...
Nigeriens protest against EU demands to release ex-president
Relations between Niger and Europe look set to deteriorate further, as around 1,000 people gathered in Niamey to protest against...
German embassy withdraws staff from Niger
As Niger's fight against Islamist terrorism appears increasingly futile, the German embassy has temporarily withdrawn its staff from Niamey, according...
Niger: Terrorist groups attack central city
Niger's fight against terrorism has intensified after militants attacked the central city of Tahoua for the first time, according to...
Niger: Junta ramps up criticism of France
Ties between Niger and its former colonial occupier look set to deteriorate further as Niger's military junta leader, General Abdourahamane...
Niger: Russian Foreign Ministry condemns airport attack
In a statement released on February 2nd, Russia's Foreign Ministry has condemned the attack on the Hamani International Airport in...
