Gunmen kill 6 French nationals in Niger

Aug 10, 2020

Niamey [Niger], Aug 10 : Gunmen killed six French aid workers, a Nigerian guide, and a driver in a wildlife park on Sunday, informed...

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...

Germany suspends financial aid to Niger, halt cooperation after coup

Jul 31, 2023

At a press conference, a representative of the German foreign ministry said that all direct assistance payments to the Nigerian central government will be...

US partially pauses foreign assistance programs in Niger

Aug 05, 2023

"The US government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Niger. This interim measure does not impact all US foreign assistance...

Hundreds march in Niger demanding withdrawal of US troops

Apr 13, 2024

Hundreds of people erupted in protest on the streets of the Niger capital, demanding the withdrawal of US troops after the military rulers further...