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

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

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

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

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

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

Microbial damage and mutagenesis in cellulase-producing Aspergillus niger A32 induced by direct cold atmospheric plasma exposure - ScienceDirectMicrobial damage and mutagenesis in cellulase-producing Aspergillus niger A32 induced by direct cold atmospheric plasma exposure  ScienceDirect

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

10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks: govt - Arab News10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks: govt  Arab News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Five migrant workers from Jharkhand allegedly abducted in Niger; CM Soren urges EAM to step in - The New Indian ExpressFive migrant workers from Jharkhand allegedly abducted in Niger; CM Soren urges EAM to step in  The New Indian Express

Soren urges Jaishankar to help Jharkhand's workers 'abducted' in Niger - Deccan HeraldSoren urges Jaishankar to help Jharkhand's workers 'abducted' in Niger  Deccan Herald

Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives Over Failure to Meet Local Content Criteria - MintNiger Expels Chinese Oil Executives Over Failure to Meet Local Content Criteria  Mint

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

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

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

EXCLUSIVE: Nine Boko Haram wives arrested in Niger State - Premium Times NigeriaEXCLUSIVE: Nine Boko Haram wives arrested in Niger State  Premium Times Nigeria

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

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

NGO sensitises Niger IDPs on waste management, environmental risks - The Guardian Nigeria NewsNGO sensitises Niger IDPs on waste management, environmental risks  The Guardian Nigeria News

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)

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

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

The Limits to China’s Transactional Diplomacy in Africa - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesThe Limits to China’s Transactional Diplomacy in Africa  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

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)

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

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)

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

Coup in Niger - ClearIASCoup in Niger  ClearIAS

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

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

NDDC @ 25: You’ve bridged development gaps in Niger Delta – Aiyedatiwa - Vanguard NewsNDDC @ 25: You’ve bridged development gaps in Niger Delta – Aiyedatiwa  Vanguard News

Police rescue 35 kidnap victims in Niger - Tribune OnlinePolice rescue 35 kidnap victims in Niger  Tribune Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Niger says it will nationalize a uranium venture operated by France’s Orano - AP NewsNiger says it will nationalize a uranium venture operated by France’s Orano  AP News

New study reveals the extent of ecological damage from Niger Delta oil spills - Oceanographic MagazineNew study reveals the extent of ecological damage from Niger Delta oil spills  Oceanographic Magazine

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)

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

At least 44 killed in Niger jihadist attack, authorities say - ReutersAt least 44 killed in Niger jihadist attack, authorities say  Reuters

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

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

Ecowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc? - BBCEcowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc?  BBC

Reps seek emergency relief for Niger, Kwara victims - Punch NewspapersReps seek emergency relief for Niger, Kwara victims  Punch Newspapers

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

Niger targets jihadist financing, kills 13 in illegal gold mine raids - Mining.comNiger targets jihadist financing, kills 13 in illegal gold mine raids  Mining.com

Implement Sylva’s vision for gas , Niger Delta group urges Tinubu - The Guardian Nigeria NewsImplement Sylva’s vision for gas , Niger Delta group urges Tinubu  The Guardian Nigeria News

Turning governance challenges into opportunities: how reforms are transforming lives in Niger - World Bank BlogsTurning governance challenges into opportunities: how reforms are transforming lives in Niger  World Bank Blogs

Police rescue 35 kidnapped victims in Niger - Daily Post NigeriaPolice rescue 35 kidnapped victims in Niger  Daily Post Nigeria

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

Niger Govt moves to curb child malnutrition, trains health workers on SAM - Daily Post NigeriaNiger Govt moves to curb child malnutrition, trains health workers on SAM  Daily Post Nigeria

Niger Declares State of Emergency on General Hospital Minna - News Central TVNiger Declares State of Emergency on General Hospital Minna  News Central TV

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

Turning promises into protection: The Niger Delta’s moment of truth - Punch NewspapersTurning promises into protection: The Niger Delta’s moment of truth  Punch Newspapers

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

Niger - General DebateNiger  General Debate

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

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

Niger’s Prime Minister Joins AEW 2025 as Country Eyes Increased Oil Exports - Engineering NewsNiger’s Prime Minister Joins AEW 2025 as Country Eyes Increased Oil Exports  Engineering News

Soldiers killed in bandit attacks on Nigerian Army bases - DWSoldiers killed in bandit attacks on Nigerian Army bases  DW

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