At least 12 soldiers of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces have been killed following a terrorist ambush during a security operation in the Tillabéri Region of Niger Republic. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this in a… 12 soldiers killed in terrorist ambush in Niger Republic …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Armed terrorist groups have reportedly imposed a full blockade on Torodi, a town in southwestern Niger, raising alarm over escalating insecurity and the potential threat to the nation’s capital, Niamey. Local sources and eyewitnesses report that insurgents have sealed off… Terrorist blockade of Torodi sparks fears over Niamey’s security …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, is scheduled to lead a high-level diplomatic mission to the Republic of Niger on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. According to Zagazola Makama, during the visit, Tuggar will deliver a special message from President Bola… Tinubu’s Minister To Lead High-level Mission To Niger Republic …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The United States has officially transferred 12 armoured vehicles to the Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire, part of a broader support package originally designated for Niger before the July 2023 military coup disrupted bilateral ties. In total, 36 armoured vehicles were… U.S withdraws military aid from Niger, redirects to Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Ghana …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for the immediate release of Niger Republic’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since the July 2023 military coup in the country. According to a statement issued by the… Minister calls for immediate release of Niger’s ousted president, Bazoum …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
The military regime in Niger Republic has persisted in its attempts to sever connections with France as it formally established Hausa as the nation’s new official language. Historically, French had been the primary and official language of the country, Henzodaily… Niger Republic Dumps French, Adopts Hausa As New Official Language …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The military government in Niger Republic has decided to make Hausa the country’s new national language. The development is a move away from the country’s colonial past where French played a central role. The change was confirmed in a new charter released on March 31,… Niger Republic replaces French with Hausa as official language …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, stating that such a move would have serious security implications. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, addressed the… Niger Republic did not withdraw from MNJTF – DHQ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to convene an extraordinary meeting later this month to address the controversial 0.5 percent import levy recently imposed by the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on goods coming from ECOWAS member nations. The Head… ECOWAS To Hold Emergency Meeting Over Niger, B’Faso, Mali Imposed Import … Read more
Niger’s military junta announced on Tuesday that it had released around 50 individuals, including former ministers from the ousted government, as part of the implementation of recommendations from a “national conference” held in February. The freed individuals include… Niger Junta Frees Former Officials, Soldiers In Line With National Conference Recommendations …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>