Tag: Niger
Niger: Authorities Suspends BBC for “Fake News”
Niger authorities have suspended BBC broadcasts for three months following the broadcaster’s report on an attack that allegedly killed over 90 soldiers and 40 civilians. RelatedNiger: The anti-imperialist struggle in the Sahel, key for Africa and the world The Nigerien government denies the attack occurred, claiming the BBC’s report is false and intended to destabilize […]
December 13, 2024
Niger: U.S Troops Withdrawal Finalizes from the Country
The withdrawal of US forces from Niger officially concluded on Tuesday, according to a joint statement by the defense departments of both countries, which highlight the “safe, orderly and responsible” manner in which it has been “Effective cooperation and communication between the US and Nigerien armed forces”. Related:Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Accuse Ukraine of […]
September 17, 2024
Niger: Floods Left At Least 217 Killed All Over the Country
Some 353,200 people have been affected by the floods in that African nation.
August 23, 2024
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Accuse Ukraine of Supporting Terrorism in the Sahel Region at UN
The request comes after recent comments by Ukrainian officials suggest that Kiev has played a role in the attacks of the Tuareg separatist rebels.
August 21, 2024
Niger Goverment Breaks Relations With Ukraine Following the Decision of Mali
In a statement read on state television by a member of the Niger military junta, he announces this decision in solidarity “with the government and the people of Mali”.·
August 6, 2024
Niger: Inmates Successfully Escape from a High-Security Terrorism Prison
The authorities of the African country have not commented on the incident, nor have they revealed the causes of the riot, the means of escape or the number of prisoners on the run. On Thursday, a group of prisoners from the Koutoukalé high security prison in the Tillabéri region of southwestern Niger managed to escape. […]
July 11, 2024
WFP Donates Aid to African Countries Affected by El Niño
Approximately $409 million (€378 million) is needed immediately for WFP to support these 4.8 million people in the three most affected countries,
July 9, 2024
President of Burkina Faso Addresses the First AES Summit
Traore denounced, “Claim of Independence granted to the African States in the 60s”, followed by the looting of Natural Resources and Terrorism.
July 8, 2024
Niger Begins Official Talks to Withdraw U.S. Troops From the Country
On Wednesday, the governments of Niger and the United States begin final negotiations for an immediate withdrawal of American troops in the African country. Related: Niger Breaks Military Pact With U.S. Negotiations will take place at the two US bases in the sub-Saharian nation, between speakers of the both parties. Since last month both sides […]
April 24, 2024
Niger Breaks Military Pact With U.S.
The National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) of Niger reported that the United States recognized the end of military agreements with this African country and announced a future plan to discuss the withdrawal of American forces. RELATED: Kenya: WHO Donates Mobile Devices to Digitize Immunization This became known during the meeting between […]