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In post-coup Niger, many salute ‘liberation’ despite global criticism
Plenty of people seem relieved to see the end of 12 years in government by the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism
Dramatic changes are coming to newsrooms across Africa
The pandemic could deliver a crippling blow to media houses across the continent
Niger denies it will extradite al-Saadi Gaddafi
Niger will not extradite al-Saadi Gaddafi even though the son of the slain Libyan leader violated his asylum conditions with "subversive" comments.
Niger capital’s ‘green lung’ faces suffocation
The "green belt" of trees surrounding Niger’s capital, which was created to stop the advance of the Sahara desert, is dying a slow death.
Niger president seized in military coup
Mutinous troops led by an army colonel captured Niger’s President Mamadou Tandja on Thursday, and said they were suspending the Constitution.
Al-Qaeda claims abduction of diplomats, tourists
Al-Qaeda’s North Africa network has claimed responsibility for the abduction of two Canadian diplomats and four European tourists in Niger.
Niger rebel group claims kidnap of UN official
A Tuareg rebel group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of two Canadians, including a top UN envoy, who disappeared in Niger.
Woman wins slavery case against Niger
A West African court of justice convicted the state of Niger on Monday for failing to protect a 12-year-old girl from being sold into slavery.
Niger’s former premier arrested on corruption charge
Police in Niger have arrested Hama Amadou, a former prime minister of the West African nation, on corruption charges, reports said on Thursday.
Bail granted to Niger journalist ‘linked’ to rebels
A court in Niger on Wednesday freed journalist Ibrahim Manzo on bail after he had been detained for more than four months without trial for alleged links with Tuareg rebels, his…
Niger tries, belatedly, to curb population growth
"A child if I want and when I want," reads the sign at the family-health centre in Niamey where dozens of Niger women come to get free contraceptives. "I was taking the pill…
Niger journalists freed on defamation charge
Police in Niger have released two journalists held for allegedly defaming the country’s finance minister, but they still face prosecution, a press association said on Friday.…
Niger rebels kill three soldiers in attack on convoy
Tuareg-led rebels in Niger’s desert north attacked a military convoy carrying food and provisions to the oasis town of Iferouane, killing at least three soldiers, the government…
Niger launches slavery probe
The government of Niger has launched a probe into the extent of slavery in the impoverished West African country, an official said on Friday. Unofficial estimates put the number…
Tuareg rebels threaten Areva’s uranium mines
Tuareg-led rebels in Niger accused French uranium miner Areva on Monday of financing a government offensive and warned of ”grave consequences” for its staff and installations.…