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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Niger, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 206 stories have been published about Niger which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Niger, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 206 stories have been published about Niger which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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African Politics · Niger

Niger’s junta frees dozens of former officials detained after 2023 coup, but not Bazoum

50% Right coverage: 22 sources

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Terrorism · Niger

At least 44 civilians killed in jihadi attack in Niger, authorities say

50% Left coverage: 22 sources

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African Politics · Niger

Niger’s junta leader cements grip on power as he is sworn in as president for a 5-year period

Coverage: 20 sources

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Russian Politics · Russia

Russia hosts top diplomats from Sahel countries for talks on boosting security ties

60% Left coverage: 5 sources

Russia on Thursday discussed ways to boost military ties with the Sahel countries, promising to train their troops and supply weapons as it seeks to expand its clout in the junta-led West African countries that have expelled French forces.See the Story

Terrorist Attack · Niger

Niger Republic quits Lake Chad military force

Coverage: 8 sources

The Niger Republic has withdrawn an international force fighting armed Islamist groups in West Africa’s Lake Chad region as it seeks to shore up security around oil assets at home. The government said this in a bulletin on state television. DAILY POST reports that the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, which also includes soldiers from Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon, has been working to stem the insurgency since 2015. However, progress has repor…See the Story

Niger · Niger

Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships

Niger’s military-led government is doubling down on resource nationalism, awarding copper and lithium mining permits to local firms as part of a broader, Sahel-wide push to reduce reliance on Western companies. The move echoes similar strategies in Mali and Burkina Faso, fellow junta-led states, which also favor domestic control and courting non-Western allies like China,… Read More »Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western PartnershipsSee the Story

Niger · Niger

Niger Junta Frees Ministers of Deposed Government

Niger’s ruling junta has released around 50 individuals, including former ministers, a journalist, and ex-military officers, in line with February’s national conference recommendations. The freed figures include former oil minister Mahamane Sani Issoufou and former finance minister Ahmat Jidoud. Foumakoye Gado, president of the former ruling party, and Alat Mogaskia, former ambassador to Nigeria, were… Read More »Niger Junta Frees Ministers of D…See the Story

International · Niger

Mineral resources in the Sahel: Juntas take new paths

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Niger is entering copper mining with new mines. Also in Mali and Burkina Faso, the military governments want to become more independent from foreign mining companies and diversify their economy.See the Story

Niger · Niger

In Niger, Russia and China covet the uranium stocks of French Orano

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

In financial difficulty, the Niger junta hopes to quickly conclude a sale with Moscow or Beijing, which would be another hard blow for Paris in its former African pre-square.See the Story

Agadez · Agadez

Etran de L’Aïr - Agadez (TS Premiere)

Etran de L’Aïr, the hometown heroes of Saharan rock band from Agadez, return with a new single that celebrates their roots. The post Etran de L’Aïr – Agadez (TS Premiere) appeared first on .See the Story

Niger · Niger

The Use of Aging Human Urine as a Pesticide and Fertilizer Can Be Irritating

People harvesting cows in Tahoa, Niger Jake Lyell/Aramie Human urine matured under the sun for at least a month appears to be both a fertilizer and an effective pesticide. The findings are particularly useful in combating insect invasion in West Africa, where soil quality is usually low and traditional pesticides are expensive. Farmers who participated [...] Source The post The Use of Aging Human Urine as a Pesticide and Fertilizer Can Be Irrita…See the Story

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