Niger army says 15 civilians killed in ‘terrorist’ attacks in west
Fifteen civilians were killed and several others injured early this week in multiple "terrorist" attacks on villages in western Niger near the Burkina Faso border,...
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Report: ‘100 terrorists killed’ as Boko Haram, ISWAP clash in Borno
About 100 fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly lost their lives during a clash in...
Year after coup, U.S. finishes withdrawal from key military base in Niger
The United States announced Monday that it has completed the withdrawal of forces and assets from a key U.S.-built military base in Niger following last...
Al-Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger
An al-Qaeda affiliate in West Africa's Sahel region has taken two Russian citizens hostage in Niger, according to a video released by the terrorist group...
14 feared killed as hunger protest enters second day
At least 14 people have lost their lives as a protest against the rising cost of living in Nigeria enters a second day. Organisers have...
At least 15 Niger soldiers killed near Burkina border during confrontation
Niger defence ministry on Tuesday said that at least 15 soldiers lost their lives during an armed confrontation close to the border with Burkina Faso,...
Niger army says 7 civilians killed in extremist attack
Niger's army said Wednesday that "terrorists" killed seven civilians this week in a raid on a village in the west of the country. "Terrorists on...