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

Red Cross · Niger

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

44% Left coverage: 18 sources

Aicha Macky, Niger's Taboo-Breaking Filmmaker

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 Deplores Having to Close Its Offices in Niger

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

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 · Niger Read 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 · Niger Read 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 · Niamey Read 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 · Niger Read Article

Mineral Resources: Controversy with Beijing

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The Sahel state of Niger is trying to enforce its economic interests towards companies from China.Niger · Niger Read Article

Niger's Economy Rebounds in 2024 Thanks to Large-Scale Oil Exports and a Good Agricultural Season

Niger's Economy Rebounds in 2024 Thanks to Large-Scale Oil Exports and a Good Agricultural SeasonNiger · Niger Read Article

Shehu Sani urges ASUU to study the strategy of the Teachers Union of Niger Republic if FG fails to meet their demands - Newsy People

Shehu Sani has urged members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria to take a leaf from the actions of the Teachers Union of Niger Republic. He pointed out that the Teachers Union of Niger Republic have threatened to give free marks to students if the federal government does not meet their demands. Sani, a Nigerian politician and former senator, urged ASUU to study the strategy by the Teachers Union of Niger Republic. …Niger · Niger Read Article

Filmkritik Zu "On the Border": Between Beauty and Plastic Waste

A depressingly beautiful journey to Agadez, the gateway to the Sahara by Gerald Igor Hauzenberger and Gabriela Schild.Agadez · Agadez Read Article

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