Nigeria and Niger Join Forces to Address Regional Security Threats
Nigeria and Niger have signed a new security cooperation agreement despite tensions following last year’s coup in Niger. The memorandum…
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Niger Joins Mali in Breaking Off Diplomatic Ties with Ukraine
Niger has followed Mali’s lead and severed diplomatic ties with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of supporting “terrorist groups.” This move follows…
US Military Completes Niger Drone Base Withdrawal
The United States military has completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Niger, following the junta’s order for nearly…
US Troops to Complete Niger Withdrawal by Early August
The United States has announced that its remaining troops stationed at Niger’s Agadez drone base will withdraw by early August.…
US Military Withdraws Troops from Niger Air Base
The US military has withdrawn its personnel from Niger’s Air Base 101 in Niamey ahead of a similar exit at…
ECOWAS Appoints Faye to Reconnect with Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso
At Sunday’s summit in Abuja, ECOWAS designated Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its envoy to engage with Mali, Niger,…
Armed Group’s Attack Leaves 20 Soldiers and a Civilian Dead in Niger
At least 20 soldiers and one civilian were killed in an ambush by armed groups near the village of Tassia…
Niger Withdraws Mining License of French Nuclear Fuel Producer
Niger has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at the Imouraren uranium mine, one of the…
Germany’s Military Base in Niger Will Stay Open Despite EU Exit
Germany will maintain its military air transport hub in Niger’s capital, Niamey, following a temporary agreement with the Nigerien government,…
EU to Pull Troops Out from Niger by June 30
The European Union announced it will end its military mission in Niger by June 30, citing the country’s political instability…