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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Indian Embassy in contact with Niger authorities for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEA - The Economic TimesIndian Embassy in contact with Niger authorities for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEA  The Economic Times

Indian Embassy in contact with Niger for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEA - Business StandardIndian Embassy in contact with Niger for Ranjit Singh's safe release: MEA  Business Standard

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

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

Niger terror attack: Two Indians killed, one abducted; Omar Abdullah seeks MEA intervention - Times of IndiaNiger terror attack: Two Indians killed, one abducted; Omar Abdullah seeks MEA intervention  Times of India

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

2 Indians shot dead, another kidnapped in Niger; government seeks safe release - India Today2 Indians shot dead, another kidnapped in Niger; government seeks safe release  India Today

Niger: Two Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack; Indian Mission says, ‘stay vigilant’ - MintNiger: Two Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack; Indian Mission says, ‘stay vigilant’  Mint

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

Study finds rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria among malnourished children in Niger - News-MedicalStudy finds rapid spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria among malnourished children in Niger  News-Medical

Two years on: Niger’s revolutionary anniversary marks continued defiance for sovereignty - Peoples DispatchTwo years on: Niger’s revolutionary anniversary marks continued defiance for sovereignty  Peoples Dispatch

Russia-Niger MoU on nuclear energy cooperation - World Nuclear NewsRussia-Niger MoU on nuclear energy cooperation  World Nuclear News

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

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

‘You have 7 days…’: Months after Jharkhand migrant’s abduction in Niger, friend receives a chilling message - The Indian Express‘You have 7 days…’: Months after Jharkhand migrant’s abduction in Niger, friend receives a chilling message  The Indian Express

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

Bokaro migrant worker killed in Africa’s Niger - Times of IndiaBokaro migrant worker killed in Africa’s Niger  Times of India

"Bring Him Back": Indian Family's Urgent Appeal After Son's Kidnapping In Niger - NDTV"Bring Him Back": Indian Family's Urgent Appeal After Son's Kidnapping In Niger  NDTV

Sahel countries navigate uncertainty following split from Ecowas bloc - RFISahel countries navigate uncertainty following split from Ecowas bloc  RFI

J&K man abducted in Niger terror attack; family appeals to Modi govt for help; Indian embassy works for s - Times of IndiaJ&K man abducted in Niger terror attack; family appeals to Modi govt for help; Indian embassy works for s  Times of India

Niger Terror Abduction: J&K Man Among Indians Targeted in Niger Terror Attack - Deccan HeraldNiger Terror Abduction: J&K Man Among Indians Targeted in Niger Terror Attack  Deccan Herald

Ramban Man Abducted in Niger: MEA's Response and Efforts for Release - Gulistan News TvRamban Man Abducted in Niger: MEA's Response and Efforts for Release  Gulistan News Tv

Making all efforts to free Indian national kidnapped in Niger: Union Minister - India TodayMaking all efforts to free Indian national kidnapped in Niger: Union Minister  India Today

TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Niger team profile - cafonline.comTotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Niger team profile  cafonline.com

Badeggi Radio saga: Fresh twist as Niger govt marks building for demolition - Vanguard NewsBadeggi Radio saga: Fresh twist as Niger govt marks building for demolition  Vanguard News

Niger’s Uranium Becomes the New Geopolitical Battleground - Africa.comNiger’s Uranium Becomes the New Geopolitical Battleground  Africa.com

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

France signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger - theguardian.comFrance signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger  theguardian.com

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

Niger to receive US $144M for to expand electricity access - Pumps AfricaNiger to receive US $144M for to expand electricity access  Pumps Africa

J&K man abducted by terrorists in Niger; family pleads for Centre’s help - The New Indian ExpressJ&K man abducted by terrorists in Niger; family pleads for Centre’s help  The New Indian Express

Pilgrims from Burkina Faso, Niger Hoping to “experience a profound journey of faith, discovery” at Youth Jubilee in Rome - aciafrica.orgPilgrims from Burkina Faso, Niger Hoping to “experience a profound journey of faith, discovery” at Youth Jubilee in Rome  aciafrica.org

Russia Expands Nuclear Ambitions in Africa With Niger Power Plant Deal - WIONRussia Expands Nuclear Ambitions in Africa With Niger Power Plant Deal  WION

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso launch joint investment bank - ZAWYAMali, Niger, Burkina Faso launch joint investment bank  ZAWYA

AES: How Mali, Niger, and Burkina finance their common investment bank - Financial AfrikAES: How Mali, Niger, and Burkina finance their common investment bank  Financial Afrik

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

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

Investing in rural people in Niger - IFADInvesting in rural people in Niger  IFAD

On the long march to sovereignty: Niger’s revolution against French neocolonialism enters third year - Peoples DispatchOn the long march to sovereignty: Niger’s revolution against French neocolonialism enters third year  Peoples Dispatch

Amnesty International condemns closure of Niger radio station - Punch NewspapersAmnesty International condemns closure of Niger radio station  Punch Newspapers

Niger governor accuses radio station of inciting residents against govt, orders licence revocation - Peoples Gazette NigeriaNiger governor accuses radio station of inciting residents against govt, orders licence revocation  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

Agadez: The ancient Sahelian city forced to change amid trying times - Al JazeeraAgadez: The ancient Sahelian city forced to change amid trying times  Al Jazeera

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

Russia Eyes Niger Uranium, Minister Confirms - News Central TVRussia Eyes Niger Uranium, Minister Confirms  News Central TV

Junta-led Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso plan taxes to fund new investment bank - Business Insider AfricaJunta-led Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso plan taxes to fund new investment bank  Business Insider Africa

Russia Proposes Nuclear Energy Deal with Niger During High-Level Visit - UNITED24 MediaRussia Proposes Nuclear Energy Deal with Niger During High-Level Visit  UNITED24 Media

Escherichia coli in the Niger River: Links to environmental variables and anthropogenic activities in Niamey city, Niger - ScienceDirect.comEscherichia coli in the Niger River: Links to environmental variables and anthropogenic activities in Niamey city, Niger  ScienceDirect.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

Information minister calls for calm over suspension of Niger radio - Punch NewspapersInformation minister calls for calm over suspension of Niger radio  Punch Newspapers

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

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

Information Ministry calls for calm over suspension of Badeggi Radio in Niger - TVC NewsInformation Ministry calls for calm over suspension of Badeggi Radio in Niger  TVC News

Improving Citric Acid Production in Aspergillus niger by Overexpression of Citrate Synthase with strong promoter - ScienceDirect.comImproving Citric Acid Production in Aspergillus niger by Overexpression of Citrate Synthase with strong promoter  ScienceDirect.com

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

Natural resource governance in Niger's telecoupled oasis systems - ScienceDirect.comNatural resource governance in Niger's telecoupled oasis systems  ScienceDirect.com

Amnesty International slams Niger governor over closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM - The ICIRAmnesty International slams Niger governor over closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM  The ICIR

As jihadists gain ground in Niger, leader Tiani is losing his grip on the country - The Africa Report.comAs jihadists gain ground in Niger, leader Tiani is losing his grip on the country  The Africa Report.com

Niger - Catholic Relief Services | CRSNiger  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

‘Attack on press freedom’, Amnesty Int’l rejects Move to demolish Niger Radio Station - Daily Trust‘Attack on press freedom’, Amnesty Int’l rejects Move to demolish Niger Radio Station  Daily Trust

Niger Radio Station marked for demolition, gov seeks FG’s support - Daily TrustNiger Radio Station marked for demolition, gov seeks FG’s support  Daily Trust

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

Soren urges Jaishankar to help Jharkhand's workers 'abducted' in Niger - Deccan HeraldSoren urges Jaishankar to help Jharkhand's workers 'abducted' in Niger  Deccan Herald

Niger records 27 new cholera cases - Punch NewspapersNiger records 27 new cholera cases  Punch Newspapers

Court halts suspension of Niger LG chairman - Peoples Gazette NigeriaCourt halts suspension of Niger LG chairman  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

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)

Flooding: FG directs four Niger LGs to relocate - Punch NewspapersFlooding: FG directs four Niger LGs to relocate  Punch Newspapers

2027: Niger APC caucus endorses President Tinubu, Governor Bago for second terms - Daily Post Nigeria2027: Niger APC caucus endorses President Tinubu, Governor Bago for second terms  Daily Post Nigeria

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

Worst floods in 20 years in Niger: HI helps the affected communities - hi.orgWorst floods in 20 years in Niger: HI helps the affected communities  hi.org

FG Reacts to Niger Governor’s Closure of Badegi FM - PRNigeria NewsFG Reacts to Niger Governor’s Closure of Badegi FM  PRNigeria News

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)

Prominent Activist Remains Detained in Niger - Human Rights WatchProminent Activist Remains Detained in Niger  Human Rights Watch

Niger Gov Directs Immediate Reopening of IBB University - thisdayliveNiger Gov Directs Immediate Reopening of IBB University  thisdaylive

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

Morocco, Niger Strengthen Transport Cooperation - Morocco World NewsMorocco, Niger Strengthen Transport Cooperation  Morocco World News

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)

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

Production of L-malic acid from sugarcane molasses using Aspergillus niger - ScienceDirect.comProduction of L-malic acid from sugarcane molasses using Aspergillus niger  ScienceDirect.com

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

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

Russia and Niger to collaborate on peaceful use of atomic energy - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyRussia and Niger to collaborate on peaceful use of atomic energy  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Only NBC Can Revoke Radio Station’s Licence – Information Minister Lectures Niger Governor Bago - Sahara ReportersOnly NBC Can Revoke Radio Station’s Licence – Information Minister Lectures Niger Governor Bago  Sahara Reporters

Niger governor orders closure of radio station for ‘inciting violence’ - TheCableNiger governor orders closure of radio station for ‘inciting violence’  TheCable

Amnesty International faults Niger gov over closure of Badeggi FM - The Guardian Nigeria NewsAmnesty International faults Niger gov over closure of Badeggi FM  The Guardian Nigeria News

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

Bringing Light to the Niger Delta: The 3-Rivers Cataract Project - Angels in MedicineBringing Light to the Niger Delta: The 3-Rivers Cataract Project  Angels in Medicine

At least 10 Niger soldiers, dozens attackers killed in clashes - TRT GlobalAt least 10 Niger soldiers, dozens attackers killed in clashes  TRT Global

Africa: TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 - Niger Team Profile - allAfrica.comAfrica: TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 - Niger Team Profile  allAfrica.com

Niger: Gov Bago orders closure of private radio station over alleged inciting violence, others - Daily Post NigeriaNiger: Gov Bago orders closure of private radio station over alleged inciting violence, others  Daily Post Nigeria

2027: APC Niger Caucus Endorses Tinubu as Sole Presidential candidate, Bago as Sole Gubernatorial Candidate - Vanguard News2027: APC Niger Caucus Endorses Tinubu as Sole Presidential candidate, Bago as Sole Gubernatorial Candidate  Vanguard News

Power-Drunk Niger Governor Bago Marks Private Radio Building For Demolition After Illegal Closure - Sahara ReportersPower-Drunk Niger Governor Bago Marks Private Radio Building For Demolition After Illegal Closure  Sahara Reporters

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

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

‘Only NBC can suspend broadcast licences’ — Muhammad Idris speaks on closure of radio station in Niger - TheCable‘Only NBC can suspend broadcast licences’ — Muhammad Idris speaks on closure of radio station in Niger  TheCable

Niger State Governor Bago In Media Clampdown Orders Closure Of Private FM Radio Station - Sahara ReportersNiger State Governor Bago In Media Clampdown Orders Closure Of Private FM Radio Station  Sahara Reporters

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

What has changed in Niger two years after the coup? - News24What has changed in Niger two years after the coup?  News24

Niger Delta Coalition Condemns Alleged Abduction of NNPCL Chief, Calls for Presidential Intervention - the authority newsNiger Delta Coalition Condemns Alleged Abduction of NNPCL Chief, Calls for Presidential Intervention  the authority news