(MENAFN) France has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions regarding possible reparations for atrocities committed by its colonial forces in Niger over a century ago, according to The Guardian. The report cites a document from France’s...
(MENAFN) Niger’s military-led government has declared the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously managed by France’s state-owned nuclear company Orano, citing violations and an expired contract. The move comes amid rising tensions...
(MENAFN) More than 700 individuals from the Mokwa community remain unaccounted for in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State following severe flooding that struck the region three weeks ago, local media revealed Wednesday. Governor Umaru Bago of...
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
(MENAFN) Ukrainian military instructors are allegedly training and arming al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups in Mali, according to a report by the Malian media outlet Bamada. The revelation came after Malian soldiers successfully repelled attacks by...
(MENAFN) Niger’s interim leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, particularly France, of deliberately contributing to terrorist activity in the country in an effort to force unwanted political changes on its citizens....
(MENAFN) Russia is increasing its humanitarian assistance to African nations with a new delivery of 709.5 tons of food aid to Burkina Faso scheduled for May, according to a report by Izvestia citing the Russian Foreign Ministry. Additionally,...
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ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark recognition...
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...
It’s the biggest week in a while for major touring artists in New Orleans, with a sold-out show at the Smoothie King Center and a slew of theater-size concerts, including three at the Saenger. MDOU MOCTAR MONDAY, TIPITINA’S On the first Sunday of...
22 people were killed in western Niger when gunmen attacked participants in a baptism ceremony before continuing their killing spree in Takoubatt village. By Vatican News Gunmen on motorbikes reportedly shot dead 22 villagers in western Niger,...
By Committee to Protect Journalists Dakar, September 17, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities in Niger to immediately release Ali Soumana, publishing director of the privately owned Le Courrier newspaper, after Prime...
Gunmen on motorbikes shot dead 22 villagers in western Niger, most attending a baptism ceremony, local media and other sources said Tuesday.The shootings happened Monday in the Tillaberi region, near Burkina Faso and Mali, where jihadist groups...
Niger's army has been struggling to contain the jihadist insurgency./FILE Gunmen on motorbikes have shot dead 22 people, most of them attending a baptism ceremony, in an attack on a village in western Niger, reports say. A resident told the French...
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Barcelona Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Thursday (8pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to follow up...
According to the French press agency AFP, residents in the Tillabéri region in western Niger said that gunmen shot dead 22 people, most of which were attending a baptism. Niger's authorities have confirmed that an attack happened, but did not...
Gunmen on motorbikes massacred 22 villagers in western Niger’s Tillaberi region on Monday, with most victims attending a baptism ceremony, according to local media and sources. The attack, linked to jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the...
Gunmen on motorbikes killed no fewer than 22 villagers attending a baptism ceremony in western Niger Republic. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday in the Tillaberi region, near Burkina Faso and Mali, where jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda...
