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A Confidential Brief to the ICC Accuses Russia-Linked Wagner of Promoting Atrocities in West Africa

International Criminal Court · Russia

A Confidential Brief to the ICC Accuses Russia-Linked Wagner of Promoting Atrocities in West Africa

54% Left coverage: 43 sources

The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report arguing that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media, including ones alluding to cannibalism, according to the brief seen exclusively by The Associated Press.See the Story

Niger says it will nationalize a uranium venture operated by France’s Orano

African Politics · France

Niger says it will nationalize a uranium venture operated by France’s Orano

Coverage: 25 sources

Armed men on motorbikes kill 34 Niger soldiers, ministry says

Armed men on motorbikes kill 34 Niger soldiers, ministry says

39% Left coverage: 18 sources

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A Confidential Brief to the ICC Accuses Russia-Linked Wagner of Promoting Atrocities in West Africa

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A Confidential Brief to the ICC Accuses Russia-Linked Wagner of Promoting Atrocities in West Africa

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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.European Union · Niamey See the Story

Militants Target Worshippers in Niger Village Assault

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

An attack by suspected insurgents in the village of Manda, located in Niger’s southwestern Tillaberi region, has resulted in the deaths of “dozens” of civilians. The victims were Muslim worshippers reportedly targeted while heading to Friday prayers. Sources speaking to AFP on Monday indicated a heavy toll, with one local source estimating “dozens” of deaths. A security source from neighboring Nigeria put the number at 71, attributing the attack…International · Niger See the Story

Project Officer – Niger or Burkina Faso At Girls Not Brides

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Please note: There is one vacancy for the Project Officer position, which can be based in either Niger or Burkina Faso. Candidates must already have the right to work in the location (Niger or Burkina Faso) at the time of applying and for a minimum of two years. INTRODUCTION TO GIRLS NOT BRIDES Girls Not Brides is the only global organisation uniquely focused on creating and sustaining a worldwide movement to end child marriage and ensuring that…Niger · Niger Read Article

Niger: Two Mood Movements of Soldiers in 72 Hours

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two mood movements of soldiers in Niger in 72 hours. The first Tuesday in Filingué. The second Wednesday in Tera. Two companies located in the west of the country who rebelled against their hierarchy. The soldiers refused to go to the front, and to secure a convoy of trucks driving from Burkina Faso to Niamey. In three months, the Niger army recorded four mutinies – the first two in Termit and Tahoua.Niger · Niger Read Article

Niger. the Enemy Is Not Terrorism, It Is France," Says Niger Tiani General President - Latin American Summary

The African Dream/Africa in Summary June 26, 2025 The military leader and head of state of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has said that "the enemy is not terrorism; the enemy is France", describing France as a main threat facing his country and much of Africa. [...] The Niger entrance. The enemy is not terrorism, it is France," says Niger Tiani general president was first published in Latin American Summary.Terrorism · Niger Read Article

Niger: More Fluid Roads Thanks to Boad Support

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved a financing of CFAF 14 billion, or about $25 million, to help Niger improve its roads and travels in Niamey. This funding from BOAD will be used to strengthen the city's road infrastructure, with the aim of facilitating travel to Niamey, and reducing traffic congestion. According to estimates, Niamey will have nearly 1.5 million inhabitants in 2025. With this strong growth, the city is experienci…Niger · Niger See the Story

Boat sinking on Niger-Benin border kills 13: local sources

A small boat has sunk in the Niger river on the border between Niger and Benin, killing 13 people, local sources told AFP Thursday. Boat sinking on Niger-Benin border kills 13: local sources Niger’s military rulers have for nearly two years closed the land border to Benin over claims its neighbour is trying to destabilise the west African nation, which Cotonou denies. But people and goods have continued to cross daily via the river. “There were …Niger · Niger Read Article

The End of the Parisian Era in Africa's Most Important Mines.

The international community was surprised by the announcement by the military authorities in Niger of the nationalization of the French Orano group ' s company, which specializes in uranium extraction, such as the escalation of the herding and the end of a long period of French influence in selected of the continent ' s most important strategic mines. The French press, foremost of which is Lufigaro, followed closely, considering that t…Niger · Niger Read Article

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