Russian soldiers helped repel an attack claimed by the ISIL (ISIS) armed group on Niger’s main airport in the capital, Niamey, last week, according to Moscow’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The attack ...

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Niger’s military junta adopted a sweeping “general mobilization” decree on December 26. The new law grants authorities far-reaching powers to confront security threats, but at the expense of human ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has distanced himself from the purported interest in the Niger State governorship seat in 2027. Idris said he is fully focused on ...

According to Niger government officials, the country is "completely and permanently prohibiting the issuance of visas to all U.S. citizens." A growing diplomatic standoff is unfolding after one ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. BAMAKO, Mali — The head of an alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger declared Tuesday that the launch of a joint ...

FIRST ON FOX: U.S. troops trying to combat al Qaeda and ISIS jihadist fighters in Niger and some other West African countries in the terror-ridden Sahel region are reportedly "completely blind," ...

The Niger State Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has warned anyone with the intention to cause trouble during the Niger State local government elections to have a rethink, as security ...

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — An American missionary has been kidnapped in Niger’s capital, Niamey, according to security sources and local media. The unidentified man was kidnapped overnight Tuesday into ...

Johannesburg — Multiple security sources in the West African nation of Niger told CBS News on Wednesday that an American national was kidnapped from his home in the capital Niamey on Tuesday night.

State-owned Chinese oil giant CNPC continues to produce and export oil from a newly expanded oilfield in Niger despite ongoing disputes with the local authorities, Reuters reported on Friday, quoting ...

Release all those detained on politically motivated charges, including former President Bazoum and his wife. Respect the rights of Nigerien citizens to choose their leaders in credible, free, and fair ...