(MENAFN) An American missionary was abducted from his residence in Niger, according to multiple security sources who spoke to CBS News, a partner of BBC in the United States. The unidentified man was taken from the capital city, Niamey, on...
(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,...
Back Pon Di Throne WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the marquee dancehall artistes of the 1990s, Terry Ganzie is once again immersed in music, returning to his roots after a self-imposed hiatus from a...
New DHQ spokesman seeks media support to counter divisive narratives The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at upholding professionalism and integrity within the service....
Gunmen, suspected bandits on Tuesday attacked a member of the House of Representatives representing Borgu and Agwara Federal Constituency in Niger State, Hon. Jafaru Mohammed Ali. The Guardian gathered that the attack occurred at Kuble village...
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has officially announced the results of Saturday’s local government elections, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging winner of all 25 chairmanship seats in the state. The...
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in the local government elections held across the state on 1 November 2025. According to a...
Arsenal are currently one of the form teams in Europe, not only because of their impressive domestic run but also thanks to their confident start in the Champions League. So far, the Gunners have yet to concede a goal in their opening three...
PSG and Bayern Munich are the top scorers in the Champions League this season. There's little surprise about that. What may raise your eyebrows, however, is PSG's awful recent record against the German heavyweights. It's not just that they've lost...
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Athletic Bilbao Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (8pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to make it three wins in a row in...
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of all 25 chairmanship positions in the just-concluded local government elections held across the state on Saturday. The...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept the just-concluded Niger State Local Government Council elections, winning all 25 chairmanship seats across the state. The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) officially confirmed the...
