Human Rights Watch1d
A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger
Power has its perks in Niger and the rules are being rewritten by those in charge. On Thursday, a national commission, representing participants to talks on the country’s transition to democratic rule ...
Africanews2d
Niger: Commision recommends 5-year transition period to civilian rule
A commission in junta-led Niger has recommended a five-year transition timeframe back to civilian rule. Back in 2023 when the military seized power, the junta suggested three years for the transition, ...
Niger’s national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political ...
Milford Mirror2d
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger’s National Conference on Thursday submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military ...
The Islamist militant
As Africa’s Sahel region has replaced the Middle East as the epicenter of jihadism, young men are flocking to the cause. They ...
France 243d
Niger turns to satellites to bridge digital divide
Less than a third of Niger's vast territory has internet access, so the west African country is betting on satellite ...
The Street Journal8d
How Sahel states ditched Western mining interests
Despite their citizens being among Africa’s poorest, Mali, Niger,and Burkina Faso boast mineral riches beyond the dreams of most nations. All three Sahel countries have sizable gold deposits, and ...
hamariweb14d
Niamey Ramadan Timing 2025
The table above is the complete Niamey Ramadan Calendar 2025. Here you can see the Sehri timing and iftar timing in Niamey from the first to the last Ramadan fasting day. The Islamic and Gregorian ...
The Street Journal14d
Niger Red Cross ban comes amid ‘dire humanitarian’ situation
This week's announcement by Niger's Foreign Affairs Ministry to effectively ban the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) came unexpectedly, apparently without any prior warning. ICRC Niger ...
Hosted on MSN15d
Niger: Many Nigeriens welcome withdrawal from ECOWAS with great hopes
Storyline: Many people in Niger have welcomed the country's departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), hoping the move can bring in better development. The memberships of ...
The Star16d
Inflation fuels daily struggles
AT a Niamey market, mother of five Rakia Abdou haggles hard for a sack of rice, a staple out of reach for many in Niger due to record inflation. “The prices of local food are falling but those ...