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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Niger, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 182stories have been published about Niger which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Niger, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 182stories have been published about Niger which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Red Cross · Niger

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta’s expulsion order

44% Left coverage: 18 sources

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Aicha Macky, Niger's Taboo-Breaking Filmmaker

64% Center coverage: 11 sources

From infertility struggles to the shape of a woman's body, award-winning filmmaker Aicha Macky tackles issues considered taboo in Niger's conservative society.See the Story

Red Cross · Niger

Red Cross Deplores Having to Close Its Offices in Niger

Coverage: 7 sources

This was the first official reaction of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) since he had to leave Niger at the request of the Niamey authorities. The decision was communicated to the ICRC by note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 31 January, without further details. Last Saturday, in his interview on the national television, General Tiani returned to the subject, accusing the ICRC of collusion with the armed groups.…See the Story

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Niger Kills 13 Insurgents in Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mines

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Niamey — Niger’s army has raided jihadist-controlled informal mining sites in the country's west, killing more than a dozen insurgents and seizing material linked to the manufacture of improvised explosive devices, it said. An army statement said the raids took place lastInternational · NigerSee the Story

Nine killed in Niger jihadist attack: local sources

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Niger's Army said Saturday evening it had "neutralised (killed) 13 terrorists" between June 8 and 14 during operations at illegal gold mining sites in Teguey, a commune in the Tillaberi regionInternational · NiameySee the Story

Liaison and Partnerships Officer (P2) Niamey, Niger At International Organization for Migration

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15418Position Title: Liaison and Partnerships Officer (P)Duty Station City: NiameyDuty Station Country: NigerGrade: P-2Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)Recruiting Type: ProfessionalVacancy Type: Vacancy NoticeInitial duration: 1 year with possibility of extensionClosing date: 29 June 2025 Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, an…Niamey · NiameyRead Article

New ENRG board and management eyes reset

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

ENRG Elements has overhauled its board and appointed Paul Ingram as MD, while adding heavy hitters Jiandong He and John Bovard. Its uranium play in Niger is shaping as a core asset for now.Niger · NigerRead Article

Niger, General Tiani Tries to Strengthen His Grip on the Army

In recent times, tensions have been motivating within Niger's power, and the leader of the junta has remained cautious. General Abdurahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, is only rarely released from the palace which has served him as a home since 2011. It is because he knows the archanes of power for having been the very powerful boss of Mahamadou Issoufou's Presidential Guard (GP) for two terms, then Mohamed Bazoum, the political …Niger · NigerRead Article

How Salim Transport is revolutionizing logistics in West Africa - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

Salim Transport, a rapidly growing logistics and transportation company based in Niger, is making significant strides in the West African transportation sector. The company stands out due to its strong focus on affordability, reliability, and passenger comfort. Recently, Colonel Major Idrissa Chaibou, Director General of ARCEP, visited Salim Transport along with his team. The purpose of this visit was to gain insight into the company’s operation…Niger · NigerRead Article

GPEI-A dam against polio: the Lake Chad Basin bets on eradication

Two-year-old Keira receives the polio vaccine in Niamey, Niger, on 23 June 2022. © UNICEF The governments of Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, Niger, and Nigeria are leading the charge to end polio in the In the Lake Chad Basin. Writing about this powerful collaboration, UNICEF’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, underscores how strong national leadership and close partnerships are vital in the effort to…Niamey · NiameyRead Article

Niger: Virtual University Evolves Towards a More Comprehensive Digital Model

Meeting in Council of Ministers on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Niger government adopted a decree that changes the name and mission of the Virtual University of Niger (UVN), founded in 2022. The latter will now be called the Digital University of Niger, with a more ambitious vision. The former Virtual University of Niger (UVN) becomes the Digital University of Niger. It only evokes distance courses in classical subjects. But today, the governme…Niger · NigerRead Article

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