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 withdraws from Lake Chad military force fighting terrorist groups - Arab NewsNiger withdraws from Lake Chad military force fighting terrorist groups  Arab News

Niger withdraws from Lake Chad military force - ThePrintNiger withdraws from Lake Chad military force  ThePrint

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano, Niger govs, CAN chair call for unity - MSNEid-el-Fitr: Kano, Niger govs, CAN chair call for unity  MSN

Niger coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as president for five years - BBC.comNiger coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as president for five years  BBC.com

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 declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44 - Al Jazeera EnglishNiger declares three days of mourning after mosque attack kills 44  Al Jazeera English

As China Expands Global Footprint, It Gets Into More Trouble - NewsweekAs China Expands Global Footprint, It Gets Into More Trouble  Newsweek

Niger quits Lake Chad anti-terrorism force - The North Africa PostNiger quits Lake Chad anti-terrorism force  The North Africa Post

Niger's junta, Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as transitional president for a period of five years - Africanews EnglishNiger's junta, Abdourahamane Tchiani sworn in as transitional president for a period of five years  Africanews English

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 junta sets out five-year transition to constitutional rule - RFI EnglishNiger junta sets out five-year transition to constitutional rule  RFI English

Niger’s junta leader Tiani sworn in as president for five-year transition period - FRANCE 24 EnglishNiger’s junta leader Tiani sworn in as president for five-year transition period  FRANCE 24 English

Niger’s junta leader cements his grip on power as he is sworn in as president - The Associated PressNiger’s junta leader cements his grip on power as he is sworn in as president  The Associated Press

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

Busy Bee Congo acquires ex-Niger Airlines F50 - ch-aviationBusy Bee Congo acquires ex-Niger Airlines F50  ch-aviation

Niger: 'Islamic State' kills dozens in mosque attack - DW (English)Niger: 'Islamic State' kills dozens in mosque attack  DW (English)

44 civilians killed in attack on mosque in southwestern Niger - Anadolu Agency | English44 civilians killed in attack on mosque in southwestern Niger  Anadolu Agency | English

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

Niger: Tiani Signs Charter of Refoundation, Assumes Presidency - AL24 NewsNiger: Tiani Signs Charter of Refoundation, Assumes Presidency  AL24 News

At least 44 killed in Niger jihadist attack, authorities say - Reuters.comAt least 44 killed in Niger jihadist attack, authorities say  Reuters.com

Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power - DW (English)Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power  DW (English)

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 expelled Chinese oil execs over local-expatriate pay gap, minister says - Reuters.comNiger expelled Chinese oil execs over local-expatriate pay gap, minister says  Reuters.com

Niger: Tchiani sworn in as transitional president, cementing his grip on power - The North Africa PostNiger: Tchiani sworn in as transitional president, cementing his grip on power  The North Africa Post

Niger’s ‘Transitional’ President Sworn In - World Politics ReviewNiger’s ‘Transitional’ President Sworn In  World Politics Review

Nigeria's Trans Niger oil pipeline restored after blast, Renaissance says - Reuters.comNigeria's Trans Niger oil pipeline restored after blast, Renaissance says  Reuters.com

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

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

Niger's military leader officially made president for 5 years - Anadolu Agency | EnglishNiger's military leader officially made president for 5 years  Anadolu Agency | English

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

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

Niger coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani, dey sworn in as president for five years - BBC.comNiger coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani, dey sworn in as president for five years  BBC.com

Nigeria’s president pushes the limits of his power - The EconomistNigeria’s president pushes the limits of his power  The Economist

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso impose tariff on goods from ECOWAS - Daily TrustMali, Niger, Burkina Faso impose tariff on goods from ECOWAS  Daily Trust

Niger withdraws from Lake Chad anti-jihadist force - Daily TrustNiger withdraws from Lake Chad anti-jihadist force  Daily Trust

WHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis - World Health OrganizationWHO verifies Niger as the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis  World Health Organization

Niger’s Junta Leader Sworn in as Transitional President - Africa.comNiger’s Junta Leader Sworn in as Transitional President  Africa.com

Welsh leader has a brain the size of … Niger? - The TimesWelsh leader has a brain the size of … Niger?  The Times

Optimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans - Voice of AmericaOptimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans  Voice of America

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

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

A historic milestone! WHO verifies Niger free of onchocerciasis as the first country on the African continent - World Health OrganizationA historic milestone! WHO verifies Niger free of onchocerciasis as the first country on the African continent  World Health Organization

W. Africa Crude-Traders take stock after Trans Niger restoration - TradingViewW. Africa Crude-Traders take stock after Trans Niger restoration  TradingView

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

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

Nigerian traders angry after Niger restricts border entry - DW (English)Nigerian traders angry after Niger restricts border entry  DW (English)

44 civilians killed in Daesh attack on mosque in southwest Niger | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah44 civilians killed in Daesh attack on mosque in southwest Niger | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Niger: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustainabilit - International Monetary FundNiger: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustainabilit  International Monetary Fund

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano, Niger govs, CAN chair call for unity - Punch NewspapersEid-el-Fitr: Kano, Niger govs, CAN chair call for unity  Punch Newspapers

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

Niger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation - DW (English)Niger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation  DW (English)

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

Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, and Mali welcome Morocco-led dialogue initiative at AU - The North Africa PostBurkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, and Mali welcome Morocco-led dialogue initiative at AU  The North Africa Post

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

Mounting calls to free Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum - SemaforMounting calls to free Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum  Semafor

Lessons For China From Wagner’s Political-Business Relations In Niger – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewLessons For China From Wagner’s Political-Business Relations In Niger – Analysis  Eurasia Review

Team Ondo lands in Uyo for Niger Delta Sports Festival - Punch NewspapersTeam Ondo lands in Uyo for Niger Delta Sports Festival  Punch Newspapers

Ecowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc? - BBC.comEcowas: What changes as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leave the West African bloc?  BBC.com

Difficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government - Al Jazeera EnglishDifficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government  Al Jazeera English

Counterterrorism Shortcomings in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger - Foreign Policy Research InstituteCounterterrorism Shortcomings in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger  Foreign Policy Research Institute

China Has an Opportunity to Grow Its Military Influence in Niger - The DiplomatChina Has an Opportunity to Grow Its Military Influence in Niger  The Diplomat

Conflict Watchlist 2025 | The Sahel and Coastal West Africa - ACLEDConflict Watchlist 2025 | The Sahel and Coastal West Africa  ACLED

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS - Voice of AmericaNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso officially quit ECOWAS  Voice of America

Niger - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateNiger  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Niger junta expels Red Cross without explanation - RFI EnglishNiger junta expels Red Cross without explanation  RFI English

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

Niger withdraws from Lake Chad military force - Free Malaysia TodayNiger withdraws from Lake Chad military force  Free Malaysia Today

Niger hosts historic conference on the fight against neocolonialism in the Sahel - Peoples DispatchNiger hosts historic conference on the fight against neocolonialism in the Sahel  Peoples Dispatch

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

From Transition to Tenure: Niger’s Military Government Digs In and the Future of West Africa’s Juntas - Robert Lansing InstituteFrom Transition to Tenure: Niger’s Military Government Digs In and the Future of West Africa’s Juntas  Robert Lansing Institute

Nigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger - BBC.comNigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise Niger  BBC.com

Lakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border - Al Jazeera EnglishLakurawa, the new armed group wreaking havoc on the Nigeria-Niger border  Al Jazeera English

Niger Junta Leader Sworn in as President to Consolidate Power - News CentralNiger Junta Leader Sworn in as President to Consolidate Power  News Central

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

Niger’s Repeal of the 2015/36 Anti-Smuggling Law - Clingendael InstituteNiger’s Repeal of the 2015/36 Anti-Smuggling Law  Clingendael Institute

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

Niger Junta Sets Out Five-Year Transition to Constitutional Rule - AllAfrica - Top Africa NewsNiger Junta Sets Out Five-Year Transition to Constitutional Rule  AllAfrica - Top Africa News

Niger’s military ruler Tiani sworn in as president for five-year transition period - Business Insider AfricaNiger’s military ruler Tiani sworn in as president for five-year transition period  Business Insider Africa

Niger gov directs security agencies to ensure seamless Eid-el-Fitr celebration - Daily Post NigeriaNiger gov directs security agencies to ensure seamless Eid-el-Fitr celebration  Daily Post Nigeria

Country Reports on Terrorism 2023: Niger - Department of StateCountry Reports on Terrorism 2023: Niger  Department of State

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

Niger govt orders tight security for peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations - Tribune OnlineNiger govt orders tight security for peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebrations  Tribune Online

Niger rebels fighting for ousted president's release hand over weapons - Voice of AmericaNiger rebels fighting for ousted president's release hand over weapons  Voice of America

Securing the future of Niger’s children: Digitising birth certificates - Norwegian Refugee CouncilSecuring the future of Niger’s children: Digitising birth certificates  Norwegian Refugee Council

Niger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts - BBC.comNiger's military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts  BBC.com

Green Beret killed in Niger upgraded to Silver Star after new footage emerges - Task & PurposeGreen Beret killed in Niger upgraded to Silver Star after new footage emerges  Task & Purpose

Benin attack: Army suffers heavy losses in Niger - Burkina Faso border raid - BBC.comBenin attack: Army suffers heavy losses in Niger - Burkina Faso border raid  BBC.com

FRSC deploys 500 officers for safe eid in Niger - Peoples GazetteFRSC deploys 500 officers for safe eid in Niger  Peoples Gazette

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 defence ministry says 39 killed in 'horrific' attacks near Burkina Faso border - FRANCE 24 EnglishNiger defence ministry says 39 killed in 'horrific' attacks near Burkina Faso border  FRANCE 24 English

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

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

Military junta leader sworn in as president of Niger - MSNMilitary junta leader sworn in as president of Niger  MSN

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

Unprecedented Niger floods displace 1.1 million as devastation grows - RFI EnglishUnprecedented Niger floods displace 1.1 million as devastation grows  RFI English

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger - BBC.comAustrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger  BBC.com

Ecowas crisis: West African states approve exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - BBC.comEcowas crisis: West African states approve exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger  BBC.com

NSC Endorses Niger Delta Sports Festival, Dikko to Open Week-long Event - Per Second NewsNSC Endorses Niger Delta Sports Festival, Dikko to Open Week-long Event  Per Second News