Niger

Country Niger
Capital Niamey
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Hausa, Fulfulde, Gourmanchéma, Kanuri, Zarma & Tamasheq

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Introduction

Niger became independent from France in 1960 and experienced single-party and military rule until 1991, when Gen. Ali SAIBOU was forced by public pressure to allow multiparty elections, which resulted in a democratic government in 1993. Political infighting brought the government to a standstill and in 1996 led to a coup by Col. Ibrahim BARE. In 1999, BARE was killed in a counter coup by military officers who restored democratic rule and held elections that brought Mamadou TANDJA to power in December of that year. TANDJA was reelected in 2004 and in 2009 spearheaded a constitutional amendment that would allow him to extend his term as president. In February 2010, a military coup deposed TANDJA, immediately suspended the constitution and dissolved the Cabinet, and promised that elections would be held following a transitional period of unspecified duration. Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world with minimal government services and insufficient funds to develop its resource base. The largely agrarian and subsistence-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa. A predominately Tuareg ethnic group emerged in February 2007, the Nigerien Movement for Justice (MNJ), and attacked several military targets in Niger's northern region throughout 2007 and 2008. Successful government offensives in 2009 limited the rebels' operational capabilities.

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‘You have 7 days…’: Months after Jharkhand migrant’s abduction in Niger, friend receives a chilling message - The Indian Express‘You have 7 days…’: Months after Jharkhand migrant’s abduction in Niger, friend receives a chilling message  The Indian Express

Prominent Activist Remains Detained in Niger - Human Rights WatchProminent Activist Remains Detained in Niger  Human Rights Watch

ICSID creditor gets default judgment against Niger; - Global Arbitration ReviewICSID creditor gets default judgment against Niger;  Global Arbitration Review

Armed attack in Niger kills 34 soldiers near Mali border - France 24Armed attack in Niger kills 34 soldiers near Mali border  France 24

Niger : Extreme poverty drops to 45.3% amid inflation and Political Uncertainty - Africa News AgencyNiger : Extreme poverty drops to 45.3% amid inflation and Political Uncertainty  Africa News Agency

Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm - Al JazeeraNiger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm  Al Jazeera

Niger attack: More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes storm army base in Banibangou - BBCNiger attack: More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes storm army base in Banibangou  BBC

As jihadists gain ground in Niger, leader Tiani is losing his grip on the country - The Africa Report.comAs jihadists gain ground in Niger, leader Tiani is losing his grip on the country  The Africa Report.com

Niger Refuses to Release Jailed Rights Activist Moussa Tiangari - allAfrica.comNiger Refuses to Release Jailed Rights Activist Moussa Tiangari  allAfrica.com

5 Migrant Workers From Jharkhand, Working In Niger, Kidnapped - NDTV5 Migrant Workers From Jharkhand, Working In Niger, Kidnapped  NDTV

Advancing Cancer Care in Niger - International Atomic Energy AgencyAdvancing Cancer Care in Niger  International Atomic Energy Agency

Disaster Looms As French Uranium Mine in Niger Faces Bankruptcy - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comDisaster Looms As French Uranium Mine in Niger Faces Bankruptcy  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

10 Niger soldiers killed in militant attacks: government - Arab News10 Niger soldiers killed in militant attacks: government  Arab News

Niger: ICRC ceases operations - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Niger: ICRC ceases operations  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

How flood washed away my only daughter – Niger mother - Punch NewspapersHow flood washed away my only daughter – Niger mother  Punch Newspapers

Efforts on to bring back migrant workers kidnapped in Niger, in touch with MEA: Jharkhand govt | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesEfforts on to bring back migrant workers kidnapped in Niger, in touch with MEA: Jharkhand govt | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Exclusive: France's Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy - ReutersExclusive: France's Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy  Reuters

Niger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm Somaïr - BBCNiger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm Somaïr  BBC

IAEA and World Bank Join Forces to Strengthen Water Security in Niger - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA and World Bank Join Forces to Strengthen Water Security in Niger  International Atomic Energy Agency

IAEA Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care  International Atomic Energy Agency

First detection and entomological characterisation of invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in sympatry with other vectors in Gayi Southern Niger Republic - NatureFirst detection and entomological characterisation of invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in sympatry with other vectors in Gayi Southern Niger Republic  Nature

At least 10 Niger soldiers, dozens attackers killed in clashes - TRT GlobalAt least 10 Niger soldiers, dozens attackers killed in clashes  TRT Global

Niger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44 - Al JazeeraNiger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44  Al Jazeera

Niger to nationalize French share in uranium company Somair - DWNiger to nationalize French share in uranium company Somair  DW

Niger Army Reports 10 Soldiers Slain in Terrorist Attack - News Central TVNiger Army Reports 10 Soldiers Slain in Terrorist Attack  News Central TV

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc - NDTVBurkina Faso, Mali, Niger Officially Leave West Africa's Main Political Bloc  NDTV

Niger-Benin border standoff deepens as trade collapse bites - France 24Niger-Benin border standoff deepens as trade collapse bites  France 24

IHC Marks Ashura in Niger, Distributes Over 1,000 Meals to Mourners - ShiaWavesIHC Marks Ashura in Niger, Distributes Over 1,000 Meals to Mourners  ShiaWaves

Niger now has problems with China too - Commonspace.euNiger now has problems with China too  Commonspace.eu

Improving Citric Acid Production in Aspergillus niger by Overexpression of Citrate Synthase with strong promoter - ScienceDirect.comImproving Citric Acid Production in Aspergillus niger by Overexpression of Citrate Synthase with strong promoter  ScienceDirect.com

DC Court OKs $7.6M Award Against Niger In Airport Dispute - Law360DC Court OKs $7.6M Award Against Niger In Airport Dispute  Law360

IAEA Director General Visits Niger Uranium Mines - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Director General Visits Niger Uranium Mines  International Atomic Energy Agency

A historic milestone! WHO verifies Niger free of onchocerciasis as the first country on the African continent - World Health Organization (WHO)A historic milestone! WHO verifies Niger free of onchocerciasis as the first country on the African continent  World Health Organization (WHO)

Police rescue 35 kidnapped victims in Niger - Punch NewspapersPolice rescue 35 kidnapped victims in Niger  Punch Newspapers

wEquipu boosts Niger LIRE task team efforts with Google Workspace - ITWebwEquipu boosts Niger LIRE task team efforts with Google Workspace  ITWeb

Niger: Mosque attack which killed 44 should be ‘wake-up call’, says rights chief - UN NewsNiger: Mosque attack which killed 44 should be ‘wake-up call’, says rights chief  UN News

Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by France's Orano as relations sour - ReutersNiger to nationalise uranium mine operated by France's Orano as relations sour  Reuters

Police free 35 Boko Haram hostages in Niger - Punch NewspapersPolice free 35 Boko Haram hostages in Niger  Punch Newspapers

Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis  World Health Organization (WHO)

Police rescue 35 kidnap victims in Niger - Daily TrustPolice rescue 35 kidnap victims in Niger  Daily Trust

Renewed Hope: NDDC Equips Niger Delta Youths with In-Demand Skills - News Central TVRenewed Hope: NDDC Equips Niger Delta Youths with In-Demand Skills  News Central TV

Niger police rescue 35 kidnapped victims - The Nation NewspaperNiger police rescue 35 kidnapped victims  The Nation Newspaper

Niger - Catholic Relief Services | CRSNiger  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Uranium trader loses claim against Niger state entity - Global Arbitration ReviewUranium trader loses claim against Niger state entity  Global Arbitration Review

UN Calls on Niger Junta to Free Former President - Human Rights WatchUN Calls on Niger Junta to Free Former President  Human Rights Watch

AEDC decries Niger energy theft, reveals infrastructure upgrade - Punch NewspapersAEDC decries Niger energy theft, reveals infrastructure upgrade  Punch Newspapers

A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger - Human Rights WatchA Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger  Human Rights Watch

Niger launches a national conference on constitutional change and formation of civilian government - ConstitutionNetNiger launches a national conference on constitutional change and formation of civilian government  ConstitutionNet

River Niger Crossing Completed on Nigeria’s 381-Mile AKK Pipeline Project - Pipeline and Gas JournalRiver Niger Crossing Completed on Nigeria’s 381-Mile AKK Pipeline Project  Pipeline and Gas Journal

Comprehensive utilization of Aspergillus niger waste mycelium based on physically induced autolysis: Preparation of chitosan and alternative nitrogen source - ScienceDirect.comComprehensive utilization of Aspergillus niger waste mycelium based on physically induced autolysis: Preparation of chitosan and alternative nitrogen source  ScienceDirect.com

Burkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 10 June 2025) - ReliefWebBurkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (As of 10 June 2025)  ReliefWeb

What's happening in Niger: inside the struggle for independence from French and Western neocolonialism - Peoples DispatchWhat's happening in Niger: inside the struggle for independence from French and Western neocolonialism  Peoples Dispatch

Niger junta releases ministers of overthrown government - France 24Niger junta releases ministers of overthrown government  France 24

Optimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans - VOA - Voice of America English NewsOptimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans  VOA - Voice of America English News

Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail - The ConversationWhy Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail  The Conversation

Niger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup - Amnesty InternationalNiger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup  Amnesty International

Bill Gates commends Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger healthcare, calls on Nigeria to step up - The Africa Report.comBill Gates commends Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger healthcare, calls on Nigeria to step up  The Africa Report.com

New frontlines: Jihadist expansion is reshaping the Benin, Niger, and Nigeria borderlands - ACLEDNew frontlines: Jihadist expansion is reshaping the Benin, Niger, and Nigeria borderlands  ACLED

Difficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government - Al JazeeraDifficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government  Al Jazeera

Niger coup leader Abdourahmane Tchiani sworn in as president for five years - BBCNiger coup leader Abdourahmane Tchiani sworn in as president for five years  BBC

Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted President Mohamed Bazoum - BBCNiger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted President Mohamed Bazoum  BBC

Niger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force - The GuardianNiger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force  The Guardian

Spotlight Niger Nationalised SOMAIR uranium firm has back against the wall - Africa IntelligenceSpotlight Niger Nationalised SOMAIR uranium firm has back against the wall  Africa Intelligence

NRC in Niger - nrc.noNRC in Niger  nrc.no

Niger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation - DWNiger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation  DW

Niger Tornadoes Management Demands Professionalism From Players Ahead Of New Season - bsnsports.com.ngNiger Tornadoes Management Demands Professionalism From Players Ahead Of New Season  bsnsports.com.ng

Benin attack: Army suffers heavy losses in Niger - Burkina Faso border raid - BBCBenin attack: Army suffers heavy losses in Niger - Burkina Faso border raid  BBC

Niger State, NGO Partner to Improve Rural Healthcare - Voice of NigeriaNiger State, NGO Partner to Improve Rural Healthcare  Voice of Nigeria

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Niger - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Niger  Human Rights Watch

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta’s expulsion order - AP NewsRed Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta’s expulsion order  AP News

Conflict Watchlist 2025 | The Sahel and Coastal West Africa - ACLEDConflict Watchlist 2025 | The Sahel and Coastal West Africa  ACLED

Niger trains health workers to boost response to child malnutrition - The Guardian Nigeria NewsNiger trains health workers to boost response to child malnutrition  The Guardian Nigeria News

Police Rescue 35 Kidnapped Victims In Niger - aljazirahnews.comPolice Rescue 35 Kidnapped Victims In Niger  aljazirahnews.com

About 10 Niger soldiers killed in attack in the south, authorities say - ReutersAbout 10 Niger soldiers killed in attack in the south, authorities say  Reuters

Niger soldiers killed in 'terrorist attack' near Burkina Faso - RFINiger soldiers killed in 'terrorist attack' near Burkina Faso  RFI

Niger’s junta leader Tiani sworn in as president for five-year transition period - France 24Niger’s junta leader Tiani sworn in as president for five-year transition period  France 24

Kenya/Niger : Niamey junta dispatches emissaries to hunt for cheap weapon supply - 05/06/2025 - Africa IntelligenceKenya/Niger : Niamey junta dispatches emissaries to hunt for cheap weapon supply - 05/06/2025  Africa Intelligence

Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger - BBCNigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger  BBC

Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border - Al JazeeraLakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border  Al Jazeera

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS - VOA - Voice of America English NewsNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS  VOA - Voice of America English News

Enhancing Governance in Niger: Progress, Challenges, and Policy Priorities - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Enhancing Governance in Niger: Progress, Challenges, and Policy Priorities  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

NDDC to focus on abandoned legacy projects – Ogbuku - Premium Times NigeriaNDDC to focus on abandoned legacy projects – Ogbuku  Premium Times Nigeria

Niger disasters claimed over 500 lives in eight months- NSEMA - Punch NewspapersNiger disasters claimed over 500 lives in eight months- NSEMA  Punch Newspapers

Tax Potential and Revenue Mobilization in Niger: Niger - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Tax Potential and Revenue Mobilization in Niger: Niger  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power - DWNiger's military leader named president, entrenches power  DW

Niger uranium arbitration picks at colonial scars - African Law & BusinessNiger uranium arbitration picks at colonial scars  African Law & Business

Niger junta sets out five-year transition to constitutional rule - RFINiger junta sets out five-year transition to constitutional rule  RFI

France's nuclear giant says its Niger uranium mine is nearly bankrupt - Business Insider AfricaFrance's nuclear giant says its Niger uranium mine is nearly bankrupt  Business Insider Africa

Niger junta expels Red Cross without explanation - RFINiger junta expels Red Cross without explanation  RFI

10 Niger soldiers killed in militant attacks: government - Arab News PK10 Niger soldiers killed in militant attacks: government  Arab News PK

Niger expelled Chinese oil execs over local-expatriate pay gap, minister says - ReutersNiger expelled Chinese oil execs over local-expatriate pay gap, minister says  Reuters

Nigeria's Trans Niger oil pipeline bursts, spills crude, rights group says - ReutersNigeria's Trans Niger oil pipeline bursts, spills crude, rights group says  Reuters

A French mining company sues Niger after its director disappears and offices are raided - AP NewsA French mining company sues Niger after its director disappears and offices are raided  AP News

France's Orano explores sale of Niger uranium assets, FT reports - ReutersFrance's Orano explores sale of Niger uranium assets, FT reports  Reuters

Niger grants permit for Moradi uranium mine - World Nuclear NewsNiger grants permit for Moradi uranium mine  World Nuclear News

Niger - General DebateNiger  General Debate

Ecowas crisis: West African states approve exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - BBCEcowas crisis: West African states approve exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger  BBC

Europe's migration block crumbles in Niger - DIISEurope's migration block crumbles in Niger  DIIS

Nigeria floods: At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state - BBCNigeria floods: At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state  BBC