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Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta’s expulsion order

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Aicha Macky, Niger's Taboo-Breaking Filmmaker

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

From infertility struggles to the shape of a woman's body, award-winning filmmaker Aicha Macky tackles issues considered taboo in Niger's conservative society.See the Story

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Red Cross Deplores Having to Close Its Offices in Niger

Coverage: 7 sources

This was the first official reaction of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) since he had to leave Niger at the request of the Niamey authorities. The decision was communicated to the ICRC by note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 31 January, without further details. Last Saturday, in his interview on the national television, General Tiani returned to the subject, accusing the ICRC of collusion with the armed groups.…See the Story

Niger: Six Month-Long Arbitrary Detention of Human Rights Defender Moussa Tiangari Must End

60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Immediately, Unconditionally Release Peace Activist; Stop Silencing DissentNiger · Niger See 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 · Niamey See the Story

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 · Niamey See the Story

Sheep markets struggle in Niger ahead of Eid al-Adha amid insecurity and economic strain

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is marked by the traditional slaughter of a sheep to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son.Eid · Niger Read Article

Mining in Motion 2025: Niger Eyes Economic Development Fund

Mining in Motion 2025: Niger Eyes Economic Development FundMining · Niger See the Story

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Niger's Ambassador

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Niger's AmbassadorNiger · Niger Read Article

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 · Niamey Read Article

Niger: 294 Killed in Terror Attacks in May 2025 — Report — Akelicious

At least 294 people, including members of the security forces and civilians, were killed in various terrorist attacks across Niger during the month of May 2025, according to a report. The victims included 188 members of the defence and security forces (FDS) and 106 civilians, among them 25 members of local militias. The report, which covers incidents between May 1 and May 31, paints a grim picture of the ongoing insecurity in several regions of …Niger · Niger Read Article

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Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta’s expulsion order

Aicha Macky, Niger's Taboo-Breaking Filmmaker

Red Cross Deplores Having to Close Its Offices in Niger

Niger: Six Month-Long Arbitrary Detention of Human Rights Defender Moussa Tiangari Must End

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

Niger Youth Go Green for Eid to Save Trees

Sheep markets struggle in Niger ahead of Eid al-Adha amid insecurity and economic strain

Mining in Motion 2025: Niger Eyes Economic Development Fund

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of Niger's Ambassador

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

Niger: 294 Killed in Terror Attacks in May 2025 — Report — Akelicious

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