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 - Wikipedia
Niger - CIA World Fact Book
Niger - BBC
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Floods in Niger kill at least 47, impact thousands - Anadolu AjansiFloods in Niger kill at least 47, impact thousands  Anadolu Ajansi

Niger army kills Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad basin operation - France 24Niger army kills Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad basin operation  France 24

Heirs keeps faith in Niger Delta as oil theft plummets - Upstream OnlineHeirs keeps faith in Niger Delta as oil theft plummets  Upstream Online

Niger army 'surgical operation' kills Boko Haram terrorist group's leader - TRT GlobalNiger army 'surgical operation' kills Boko Haram terrorist group's leader  TRT Global

Niger army says it killed a senior Boko Haram leader in a targeted airstrike - ABC NewsNiger army says it killed a senior Boko Haram leader in a targeted airstrike  ABC News

Niger armed forces kill Boko Haram leader ”Bakoura” - africanews.comNiger armed forces kill Boko Haram leader ”Bakoura”  africanews.com

Terrorists Kill Two Indians, Kidnap One In Dosso Region Of Niger - NDTVTerrorists Kill Two Indians, Kidnap One In Dosso Region Of Niger  NDTV

At Least 35 Migrants Die Crossing Niger Desert on Route to Europe - ShiaWavesAt Least 35 Migrants Die Crossing Niger Desert on Route to Europe  ShiaWaves

Russia Expands Nuclear Ambitions in Africa With Niger Power Plant Deal - The Moscow TimesRussia Expands Nuclear Ambitions in Africa With Niger Power Plant Deal  The Moscow Times

Torrential rains in Niger kill at least 47, injure 70 - Latest news from AzerbaijanTorrential rains in Niger kill at least 47, injure 70  Latest news from Azerbaijan

What has changed in Niger two years after the coup? - DWWhat has changed in Niger two years after the coup?  DW

What we know about Boko Haram leader Niger claims to have killed - News24What we know about Boko Haram leader Niger claims to have killed  News24

Morocco to face Niger at newly rebuilt Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat - The North Africa PostMorocco to face Niger at newly rebuilt Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat  The North Africa Post

IAEA and World Bank Join Forces to Strengthen Water Security in Niger - IAEAIAEA and World Bank Join Forces to Strengthen Water Security in Niger  IAEA

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Niger - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Niger  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Floods kill dozens, displace thousands in Niger - ????? ????? ???????Floods kill dozens, displace thousands in Niger  ????? ????? ???????

Boko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader - RFIBoko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader  RFI

Flooding in Niger displaces tens of thousands and leaves at least 47 dead - africanews.comFlooding in Niger displaces tens of thousands and leaves at least 47 dead  africanews.com

Common mission to safeguard language unites Songhay-Zarma-Dendi people - TRT GlobalCommon mission to safeguard language unites Songhay-Zarma-Dendi people  TRT Global

US halts visa processing at embassy in Niamey, Niger - africanews.comUS halts visa processing at embassy in Niamey, Niger  africanews.com

IAEA Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care - IAEAIAEA Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care  IAEA

Advancing Cancer Care in Niger - IAEAAdvancing Cancer Care in Niger  IAEA

US pauses visa processing at embassy in Niger, State Dept says - ReutersUS pauses visa processing at embassy in Niger, State Dept says  Reuters

Martian meteorite: Niger's anger that a piece of Mars ended up for auction - BBCMartian meteorite: Niger's anger that a piece of Mars ended up for auction  BBC

NEMA Warns Of Imminent Floods, Urges Kebbi, Niger, Kwara Residents To Relocate - Arise NewsNEMA Warns Of Imminent Floods, Urges Kebbi, Niger, Kwara Residents To Relocate  Arise News

5 Migrant Workers From Jharkhand, Working In Niger, Kidnapped - NDTV5 Migrant Workers From Jharkhand, Working In Niger, Kidnapped  NDTV

Engineering dispersed mycelium morphology in Aspergillus niger for enhanced mycoprotein production via CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing - ScienceDirect.comEngineering dispersed mycelium morphology in Aspergillus niger for enhanced mycoprotein production via CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing  ScienceDirect.com

Niger army kills Boko Haram leader in precision strike in Lake Chad basin - Caliber.AzNiger army kills Boko Haram leader in precision strike in Lake Chad basin  Caliber.Az

Niger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained - Human Rights WatchNiger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained  Human Rights Watch

Niger signs nuclear deal with Russia amid deteriorating ties with West - TRT GlobalNiger signs nuclear deal with Russia amid deteriorating ties with West  TRT Global

Floods in Niger kill 47, maroon thousands - daily-sun.comFloods in Niger kill 47, maroon thousands  daily-sun.com

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

IAEA Director General Visits Niger Uranium Mines - IAEAIAEA Director General Visits Niger Uranium Mines  IAEA

Highlights: Algeria 0-0 Niger in African Nations Championship - VAVEL.comHighlights: Algeria 0-0 Niger in African Nations Championship  VAVEL.com

Niger State Partners with AfricaRice for Transformative Rice Production Growth: Targeting 10 Million Tons by 2030 - CGIARNiger State Partners with AfricaRice for Transformative Rice Production Growth: Targeting 10 Million Tons by 2030  CGIAR

Niger - World BankNiger  World Bank

The United States suspends visa processing at embassy in Niger citing 'concerns' - RFIThe United States suspends visa processing at embassy in Niger citing 'concerns'  RFI

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 - Catholic Relief Services | CRSNiger  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

Armed attack in Niger kills 34 soldiers near Mali border - France 24Armed attack in Niger kills 34 soldiers near Mali border  France 24

US suspend visa processing in Niger Republic: Trump administration suspend visa processing for US embassy in Niger - BBCUS suspend visa processing in Niger Republic: Trump administration suspend visa processing for US embassy in Niger  BBC

NEMA warns Kebbi, Niger, Kwara residents to evacuate flood-prone areas - Punch NewspapersNEMA warns Kebbi, Niger, Kwara residents to evacuate flood-prone areas  Punch Newspapers

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

Niger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm - Al JazeeraNiger to nationalise uranium mine operated by French state-affiliated firm  Al Jazeera

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)

Why Niger is investigating the $5 million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth - NBC NewsWhy Niger is investigating the $5 million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth  NBC News

Russia Hosts First Military Meeting With Sahel Juntas - The Moscow TimesRussia Hosts First Military Meeting With Sahel Juntas  The Moscow Times

In Niger State, AI systems are solving problems that can’t wait - TechCabalIn Niger State, AI systems are solving problems that can’t wait  TechCabal

Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

PCN Seals 486 Medicine Premises In Niger State Over Regulatory Breaches - Channels TelevisionPCN Seals 486 Medicine Premises In Niger State Over Regulatory Breaches  Channels Television

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)

Sokoto boat accident: Nigerian rescuers search for dozens missing - BBCSokoto boat accident: Nigerian rescuers search for dozens missing  BBC

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

Comprehensive utilization of Aspergillus niger waste mycelium based on physically induced autolysis: Preparation of chitosan and alternative nitrogen source - ScienceDirect.comComprehensive utilization of Aspergillus niger waste mycelium based on physically induced autolysis: Preparation of chitosan and alternative nitrogen source  ScienceDirect.com

Indian killed, one abducted in Niger attack: embassy - Arab NewsIndian killed, one abducted in Niger attack: embassy  Arab News

PCN seals 486 pharmacies, others in Niger - Punch NewspapersPCN seals 486 pharmacies, others in Niger  Punch Newspapers

Niger attack: More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes storm army base in Banibangou - BBCNiger attack: More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes storm army base in Banibangou  BBC

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

Two years after Niger coup, human rights situation has 'spiralled' - RFITwo years after Niger coup, human rights situation has 'spiralled'  RFI

Bakura: What we know about Boko Haram leader, Niger claims to have killed - The Guardian Nigeria NewsBakura: What we know about Boko Haram leader, Niger claims to have killed  The Guardian Nigeria News

NEMA directs immediate evacuation of floodplain residents in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger - Peoples Gazette NigeriaNEMA directs immediate evacuation of floodplain residents in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

NPFL: Niger Tornadoes to adopt Lafia City Stadium as temporary home ground - Daily Post NigeriaNPFL: Niger Tornadoes to adopt Lafia City Stadium as temporary home ground  Daily Post Nigeria

Niger installs transitional council in accordance with interim constitutional charter - ConstitutionNetNiger installs transitional council in accordance with interim constitutional charter  ConstitutionNet

France signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger - The GuardianFrance signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger  The Guardian

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

Doubts over Niger claim that a Boko Haram leader killed - Caledonian RecordDoubts over Niger claim that a Boko Haram leader killed  Caledonian Record

Niger opens investigation after Sotheby’s auction of Martian meteorite - CNNNiger opens investigation after Sotheby’s auction of Martian meteorite  CNN

Boko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader - yahoo.comBoko Haram denies Nigerien army claim to have killed leader  yahoo.com

Niger: ICRC ceases operations - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Niger: ICRC ceases operations  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Heavy rains in Niger leave 47 dead, thousands affected - Apa.azHeavy rains in Niger leave 47 dead, thousands affected  Apa.az

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

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

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Niger - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Niger  Human Rights Watch

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

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

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

NRC in Niger - nrc.noNRC in Niger  nrc.no

Conflict intensifies and instability spreads beyond Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger - ACLEDConflict intensifies and instability spreads beyond Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger  ACLED

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 military leaders to nationalise uranium firm Somaïr - BBCNiger military leaders to nationalise uranium firm Somaïr  BBC

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

NEMA tells Kebbi, Niger, Kwara residents to evacuate flood prone areas - The Nation NewspaperNEMA tells Kebbi, Niger, Kwara residents to evacuate flood prone areas  The Nation Newspaper

Niger Republic forces kill Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad - Ripples NigeriaNiger Republic forces kill Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad  Ripples Nigeria

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

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

Tracing a meteorite: Niger outraged over sale of a fragment from Mars - Le Monde.frTracing a meteorite: Niger outraged over sale of a fragment from Mars  Le Monde.fr

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

Niger uranium arbitration picks at colonial scars - African Law & BusinessNiger uranium arbitration picks at colonial scars  African Law & Business

Pharmacy Council Seals 486 Medicine Shops In Niger - The Whistler NewspaperPharmacy Council Seals 486 Medicine Shops In Niger  The Whistler Newspaper

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

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’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

Nigeria says it has arrested 2 militant leaders on its most wanted list - ABC NewsNigeria says it has arrested 2 militant leaders on its most wanted list  ABC News

NOSDRA DG Cautions Niger Delta Youths Against Oil Spills - News Agency of NigeriaNOSDRA DG Cautions Niger Delta Youths Against Oil Spills  News Agency of Nigeria

NIGER: "THREATENED AND BROUGHT TO HEEL" - Amnesty InternationalNIGER: "THREATENED AND BROUGHT TO HEEL"  Amnesty International

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 army says it killed a senior Boko Haram leader in a targeted airstrike - The Transylvania TimesNiger army says it killed a senior Boko Haram leader in a targeted airstrike  The Transylvania Times

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