9 killed in gunmen attack in central Nigeria

Dec 09, 2021

Niger [Nigeria], December 9 (ANI/Xinhua): Nine people were killed and about 10 others injured when a group of gunmen attacked a village in Nigeria's...

Antony Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "clear jeopardy" following military coup

Jul 30, 2023

Following a military coup in the West African country of Niger recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that if the situation...

US "incredibly dismayed" by reports of Niger military junta's plan to prosecute Bazoum

Aug 14, 2023

The US State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday (local time) that the US is "incredibly dismayed" by the reports that Niger...

Some 20 civilians killed in several militant attacks in Niger

May 10, 2020

Niamey, [Niger], May 11 (Sputnik/ANI): Around 20 civilians have been killed in a series of militant attacks in the southwest of Niger, national media...

Criminals kidnap at least 30 people in Western Nigeria

Oct 21, 2021

Abuja [Nigeria], October 21 (ANI/Sputnik): A group of armed criminals has kidnapped at least 30 people on a roadway in the western Nigerian state...

Blinken reiterates calls for release of Niger President Bazoum

Aug 09, 2023

United States State Secretary Antony Blinken had spoken to Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and reiterated America's calls for his release.