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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Niamey, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 36stories have been published about Niamey which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Hausa Replaces French as the Official Language of Niger, in a Bold Assertion of Sovereignty

Coverage: 2 sources

About 47 percent of Nigeriens speak HausaOriginally published on Global VoicesNiamey’s Grand Market; screenshot from Sky Travel’s YouTube channel. The status of French, which was designated as Niger’s official language during colonial times, was revoked in March 2025, with Hausa becoming the new official language. This decision has not been well received within Nigerien society, especially as diplomatic tensions with France continue to worsen. O…See the Story

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European Union: Towards a Possible Resumption of Relations with Niger?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Relations between the European Union and Niger could be announced in better days, in any case if we believe the representative of the European Union in Niamey. This would be a major change after relations very damaged by two years of tension since the coup of July 2023.See the Story

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Nine killed in Niger jihadist attack: local sources

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Niger's Army said Saturday evening it had "neutralised (killed) 13 terrorists" between June 8 and 14 during operations at illegal gold mining sites in Teguey, a commune in the Tillaberi regionInternational · NiameySee the Story

GPEI-A dam against polio: the Lake Chad Basin bets on eradication

Two-year-old Keira receives the polio vaccine in Niamey, Niger, on 23 June 2022. © UNICEF The governments of Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, Niger, and Nigeria are leading the charge to end polio in the In the Lake Chad Basin. Writing about this powerful collaboration, UNICEF’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, underscores how strong national leadership and close partnerships are vital in the effort to…Niamey · NiameyRead Article

Niger in Shock After the Death of Captain Aziz Chianga on the Front

The announcement of his fall, then his death in the field of honour, aroused a spectacular wave of emotion on the social networks of Niger. Because of his young age (36 years), his bravery and his family military heritage, Captain Aboul Aziz Moumouni, known as Aziz Tchanga, was the subject of a rain of tribute emanating from his brother-in-law and, more broadly, from the youth of the capital. Despite profound political disputes, the distressed N…Niamey · NiameyRead Article

Niger Youth Go Green for Eid to Save Trees

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Each year, the mass grilling of sheep during Tabaski leads to the burning of nearly 50,000 tonnes of wood in Niamey alone, about 25,000 trees contributing to deforestation, air pollution, and desertification.Eid · NiameySee the Story

NGOs Call on Algerian Regime to End Arbitrary Mass Expulsions of Sub-Saharan Migrants – The North Africa Post

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Several NGOs from Algeria, Arab world, Europe, and Africa have called on the Algerian authorities to stop alarming arbitrary mass expulsions of sub-Saharan migrants and violation of their basic human rights. Following the deterioration of relations between Algeria and sub-Saharan African migrants have become the target of widespread racist and incitement campaigns in Algeria, said […]Immigration · NiameySee the Story

Responsible Affaires Humanitarians Regional (Pour Burkina Faso, Mali Et Niger) At Doctors Without Borders

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

BUT PRINCIPAL The Humanitarian Affairs Officer is responsible for all mission witnessing activities, for which he/she complies with MSF policies and values, follows the operational line and is linked to the Humanitarian Affairs Unit at headquarters. He/she is part of the mission management team and plays the role of critical analysis on the situation of vulnerable populations and political/humanitarian issues for all operational and medical team…Niamey · NiameyRead Article

Strengthening North-South Links: America and Niger Extend Their Cultural and Educational Cooperation

On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Niger, a renewed convention promises to strengthen the educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries. The act was jointly formalized on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Niamey in the presence of the United States Special Envoy for the Sahel.Niamey · NiameyRead Article

In the Sahel, Iran Strengthens Its Ties with Niger

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Under cover of a security agreement, Teheran advances his pawns to Niamey, attracts by Nigerian uranium. An alliance that arouses serious worries.Niamey · NiameyRead Article

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