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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Introduction

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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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

Niger turns to solar after Nigeria cuts electricity exports - energynewsNiger turns to solar after Nigeria cuts electricity exports  energynews

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

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

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 junta releases ministers of overthrown government - France 24Niger junta releases ministers of overthrown government  France 24

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

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

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

75-Year-Old Beggar Found Dead at Kure Market Gate in Niger State - News Central TV75-Year-Old Beggar Found Dead at Kure Market Gate in Niger State  News Central TV

44 civilians killed in attack on mosque in southwestern Niger - Anadolu Ajansi44 civilians killed in attack on mosque in southwestern Niger  Anadolu Ajansi

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week - ReutersMali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers to visit Moscow this week  Reuters

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

Niger Republic’s linguistic geo-politics - The Nation NewspaperNiger Republic’s linguistic geo-politics  The Nation Newspaper

Niger’s Solar Surge: Powered by the Sun and Chinese Manufacturing - The China-Global South ProjectNiger’s Solar Surge: Powered by the Sun and Chinese Manufacturing  The China-Global South Project

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

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Left ECOWAS - Drishti IASNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso Left ECOWAS  Drishti IAS

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 coup leader Abdourahmane Tchiani sworn in as president for five years - BBCNiger coup leader Abdourahmane Tchiani sworn in as president for five years  BBC

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

Niger: 'Islamic State' kills dozens in mosque attack - DWNiger: 'Islamic State' kills dozens in mosque attack  DW

PM’s Acceptance Speech on Award of Grand Commander of the Order of Niger - PM IndiaPM’s Acceptance Speech on Award of Grand Commander of the Order of Niger  PM India

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

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)

Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Award - Drishti IASGrand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Award  Drishti IAS

Galamsey: Slum dwellers at Abrewa Ne Nkran were from Mali, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, others – Forestry Commission - 3NewsGalamsey: Slum dwellers at Abrewa Ne Nkran were from Mali, Nigeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, others – Forestry Commission  3News

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

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)

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

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: Floods - IFRCNiger: Floods  IFRC

Niger's junta, Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as transitional president for a period of five years - africanews.comNiger's junta, Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as transitional president for a period of five years  africanews.com

A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger - Human Rights WatchA Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger  Human Rights Watch

Foreign Ministers of Nigeria, Niger Meet on Security Talks - News Central TVForeign Ministers of Nigeria, Niger Meet on Security Talks  News Central TV

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

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

Militant Groups Claim Attacks on Nigerian Oil Facilities - The Defense PostMilitant Groups Claim Attacks on Nigerian Oil Facilities  The Defense Post

Niger Says Withdrawing From Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force - The Defense PostNiger Says Withdrawing From Lake Chad Anti-Jihadist Force  The Defense Post

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

Article 25 completes eight classrooms in Niger - The Architects’ JournalArticle 25 completes eight classrooms in Niger  The Architects’ Journal

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

Residents in Niger Republic explore alternatives as Nigeria cuts power supply - Business Insider AfricaResidents in Niger Republic explore alternatives as Nigeria cuts power supply  Business Insider Africa

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 coup: President Mohamed Bazoum still dey detention as Niger junta release 57 prisoners - BBCNiger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum still dey detention as Niger junta release 57 prisoners  BBC

Tête à tête - Boko Haram and ISWAP are 'on their last legs', Nigerian information minister says - France 24Tête à tête - Boko Haram and ISWAP are 'on their last legs', Nigerian information minister says  France 24

Webinar | Emerging frontlines: How Jihadist expansion is reshaping Benin, Niger, and Nigeria - ACLEDWebinar | Emerging frontlines: How Jihadist expansion is reshaping Benin, Niger, and Nigeria  ACLED

Niger declares 3 days of mourning after 44 people were killed in attack - Le Monde.frNiger declares 3 days of mourning after 44 people were killed in attack  Le Monde.fr

Nigeria and Niger Hold Diplomatic Talks Amid Post-Coup Tensions and Shared Security Concerns - Medafrica TimesNigeria and Niger Hold Diplomatic Talks Amid Post-Coup Tensions and Shared Security Concerns  Medafrica Times

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

Niger can count on IAEA support, Grossi says during visit - World Nuclear NewsNiger can count on IAEA support, Grossi says during visit  World Nuclear News

Came to Stay: Niger’s Military Junta Consolidates its Power - Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)Came to Stay: Niger’s Military Junta Consolidates its Power  Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)

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

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

Niger FA announces kick-off date for speaker’s football cup tourney - Blueprint Newspapers LimitedNiger FA announces kick-off date for speaker’s football cup tourney  Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Major fuel shortage hits black gold producer Niger - France 24Major fuel shortage hits black gold producer Niger  France 24

Niger - General DebateNiger  General Debate

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

How Ikpokpo ignited Niger Delta with thrilling sports festival - The Nation NewspaperHow Ikpokpo ignited Niger Delta with thrilling sports festival  The Nation Newspaper

Niger: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundNiger: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

GoviEx, Niger agree roadmap to resolve Madouela dispute - World Nuclear NewsGoviEx, Niger agree roadmap to resolve Madouela dispute  World Nuclear News

Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger - BBCNigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger  BBC

Wet season: Why some Niger communities may not produce crops - Daily TrustWet season: Why some Niger communities may not produce crops  Daily Trust

Niger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation - DWNiger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation  DW

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie - Brasil de FatoMali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from International Organization of La Francophonie  Brasil de Fato

Niger Expels Chinese Oil Executives Over Failure to Meet Local Content Criteria - Energy ConnectsNiger Expels Chinese Oil Executives Over Failure to Meet Local Content Criteria  Energy Connects

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from French language body - RFIMali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from French language body  RFI

China Has an Opportunity to Grow Its Military Influence in Niger - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineChina Has an Opportunity to Grow Its Military Influence in Niger  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Swiss woman kidnapped in Niger - SWI swissinfo.chSwiss woman kidnapped in Niger  SWI swissinfo.ch

Niger's Abdoul Razak Issoufou aiming to become nation's first Olympic champion - Olympics.comNiger's Abdoul Razak Issoufou aiming to become nation's first Olympic champion  Olympics.com

Orano lodges second arbitration against Niger - World Nuclear NewsOrano lodges second arbitration against Niger  World Nuclear 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

FG makes peace move to Niger Republic - Daily TrustFG makes peace move to Niger Republic  Daily Trust

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

Niger suspends BBC, announces a complaint against RFI - Committee to Protect JournalistsNiger suspends BBC, announces a complaint against RFI  Committee to Protect Journalists

Niger stiffens Burkina border troop presence over 'terror' threat - Space War NewsNiger stiffens Burkina border troop presence over 'terror' threat  Space War News

Niger Army confirms new clashes with Islamist groups - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyNiger Army confirms new clashes with Islamist groups  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Mahama invites Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaders to ECOWAS@50 Launch - CitiNewsroom.comMahama invites Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaders to ECOWAS@50 Launch  CitiNewsroom.com

Niger: Mosque attack which killed 44 should be ‘wake-up call’, says rights chief - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsNiger: Mosque attack which killed 44 should be ‘wake-up call’, says rights chief  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally leave ECOWAS - Le Monde.frNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally leave ECOWAS  Le Monde.fr

Equipment arrives at Niger mine as government support continues - World Nuclear NewsEquipment arrives at Niger mine as government support continues  World Nuclear News

Niger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts - BBCNiger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts  BBC

Niger Economic Update 2024: Special chapter: Investing in Education for Inclusive Growth - World BankNiger Economic Update 2024: Special chapter: Investing in Education for Inclusive Growth  World Bank

Niger rebels fighting for ousted president's release hand over weapons - VOA - Voice of America English NewsNiger rebels fighting for ousted president's release hand over weapons  VOA - Voice of America English 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 defence ministry says 39 killed in 'horrific' attacks near Burkina Faso border - France 24Niger defence ministry says 39 killed in 'horrific' attacks near Burkina Faso border  France 24

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

International Rights Group IOHRDE Demands Arrest, Trial Of Killers Of Muhammad Ma’aba in Niger State - Sahara ReportersInternational Rights Group IOHRDE Demands Arrest, Trial Of Killers Of Muhammad Ma’aba in Niger State  Sahara Reporters

Solar boom counters power shortages in Niger - eNCASolar boom counters power shortages in Niger  eNCA

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

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: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights - Human Rights WatchNiger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights  Human Rights Watch

‘Left at the mercy of jihadists’: Niger’s junta fails to curb surge in violence - The Guardian‘Left at the mercy of jihadists’: Niger’s junta fails to curb surge in violence  The Guardian

Niger Counterterrorism Decree Targets Political Opponents - Human Rights WatchNiger Counterterrorism Decree Targets Political Opponents  Human Rights Watch

Niger floods delay new school year by almost a month - BBCNiger floods delay new school year by almost a month  BBC

Starlink to expand Internet access in Niger - Connecting AfricaStarlink to expand Internet access in Niger  Connecting Africa

Unsdg | Secretary-General appoints Abdourahamane Diallo of Niger as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Congo - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupUnsdg | Secretary-General appoints Abdourahamane Diallo of Niger as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Congo  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule - ReutersNiger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule  Reuters

Nigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks - Vanguard NewsNigeria, Niger foreign ministers meet for security talks  Vanguard News

Niger suspends BBC radio for 'spreading false news' in report on jihadist attack - France 24Niger suspends BBC radio for 'spreading false news' in report on jihadist attack  France 24