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Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:40:19 GMT
French Army Claims to Have Killed Suspect in 2020 Murders of Aid Workers in Niger
[RFI] The French army says that it has killed one of the suspects in last year's murder of eight people including six young French aid workers in the Koure National Park in Niger,

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:27:34 GMT
France Claims to Have Killed Suspect in Murders of Aid Workers
[DW] French armed forces say they have killed a senior "Islamic State" member believed to have been involved in a 2020 attack that left six French aid workers dead.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:34:21 GMT
Niger's National Day 2021
[State Department] On behalf of the United States Government and the American people, I send my congratulations to the Government of Niger and all Nigeriens as you celebrate Republic Day.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:52:06 GMT
No, Nigerian Senator Kalu Didn't Tell Reporters He'd Ensure Detained Biafra Separatist Leader Kanu Spends 'The Rest of His Life in Prison'
[Africa Check] "I will make sure Nnamdi kanu spend the rest of his life in prison since he revealed our discussion to Ejiofor," begins a message posted on Facebook in December 2021, supposedly quoting Nigerian senator Orji Kalu.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:47:04 GMT
Secretary Blinken's Virtual Meeting With Nigerien President Bazoum
[State Department] The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:37:25 GMT
Niger Receives Second U.S. C-130 to Support Enduring Sahel Operations
[Africom] U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Niam -- Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021, and has employed the mobility platform for various humanitarian assistance operatio...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:57:47 GMT
U.S. Donates Second C-130 to Niger to Support Sahel Operations
[Africom] U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Niam -- Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021, and has employed the mobility platform for various humanitarian assistance operatio...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:11:10 GMT
Explosions, Attacks in Mali, Niger Kill Over 100
[DW] Explosions hit a UN camp and a bus in Mali while neighboring Niger saw an attack on a military base. The base is used by the G5 Joint Force of Sahel countries to combat militants in the region.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:38:29 GMT
Killings, Kidnappings Send Thousands of Nigerians Fleeing to Niger
[VOA] Geneva -- The U.N. refugee agency says more than 11,500 Nigerians have fled to neighboring Niger over the last month, seeking refuge from increasingly violent, deadly attacks by armed groups.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:27:28 GMT
Sahel - Top UN Rights Official Visits Burkina Faso, Niger
[HRW] Bamako -- Governments Should Protect Civilians, Investigate Abuses

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:37:36 GMT
Forces Did Not Fire Into Crowd of Nigerien Protesters - French Military
[VOA] Ouagadougou -- A French military spokesperson has denied an accusation that French soldiers shot into a crowd of protesters in Niger late last month. The deteriorating security situation in Africa's Sahel region has been accompanied by protests...

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:26:37 GMT
Two Killed, 18 Wounded As Protesters Clash With French Military Convoy
[RFI] The Nigerien government says two people were killed and 18 wounded after a French military convoy heading to Mali was blocked by protestors angry at the failure of French forces to reign in terrorism in the region.

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:27:14 GMT
What Makes Women Resist Violent Extremism in Mali and Niger?
[ISS] Investing in girls' education from an early age is essential for building their resilience and financial independence.

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:07:04 GMT
Meaningful Investment in Girls' Education Key to Resisting Violent Extremism Recruitment in Mali and Niger
[Daily Maverick] Focus on girls' schooling from an early age is essential for building their resilience and financial independence.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:47:44 GMT
Protesters Gather Outside Ouagadougou to Block French Military Convoy Headed to Niger
[VOA] Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso -- Up to 200 protesters in Burkina Faso gathered on the outskirts of the capital, Ouagadougou, Sunday, aiming to block a French military convoy that has been trying to reach neighboring Niger from the nearby city of Ka...



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