Tag: Niger
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
When mutinous soldiers seized a strategic military base in Niger's capital last Saturday, the country's ruling junta turned to a…
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Russia has said its forces helped to repel Saturday's attempted coup in Niger. Explosions and gunfire rang out across capital,…
US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says
An American missionary has been released after spending more than nine months in captivity, the international Christian organisation he worked…
Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport
Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger's largest airport on Thursday, officials say - the second attack in…
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger’s capital
Sustained heavy gunfire and loud explosions have been heard in Niger near the international airport outside the capital, Niamey. Multiple…
COVID-19 positive Nigeriens refuse treatment at Ga East Municipal Hospital
Two Nigeriens who recently tested positive to COVID-19 in Ghana have been returned from the Ga East Municipal Hospital, Ghana’s…