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Niger’s interim leader alleges France supplies weapons to extremists

(MENAFN) Niger’s interim leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, particularly France, of deliberately contributing to terrorist activity in the country in an effort to force unwanted political changes on its citizens....

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments

President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, HE Jean-François NDONGOU,...

Niger confiscates gear from French uranium miner

(MENAFN) Niger’s security forces have raided the offices of French state-owned mining company Orano’s subsidiaries, seizing various equipment, including mobile phones, according to Reuters. The raid took place on Monday, May 5, at the company’s...

Niger eliminates French as formal language

(MENAFN) Niger’s transitional government has officially removed French as the national language, replacing it with Hausa under a newly adopted national charter. While French will remain a “working language,” the change marks a symbolic shift away...

FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger

Ensuring that aid gets to those who need it most is our top priority. We have put in place solid surveillance and risk-reduction measures to make sure that aid gets to the communities we work with. Our activities are not intended to support the...

Heavy rains cause lethal flooding in Niger

(MENAFN) Heavy rains have caused devastating floods in Niger State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of 21 people. The flooding on Thursday submerged approximately 50 homes across two communities, Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, in the Mokwa...

Russia, Sahel States Deepen Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted discussions with his counterparts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, concentrating on enhancing collaboration and laying the groundwork for the third Russia-Africa Summit, according to...

West African Nations Exit ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have declared their departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC), criticizing the The Hague-based tribunal as a mechanism of imperialist “neocolonial repression.” The three West African nations...

From scarcity to security: Restoring clean water in Niger State

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Heifer International and Cote D’Ivoire Partner to Develop Local Dairy Sector

MOU solidifies collaboration to boost milk production, create 130,000 jobs, and empower youth and women ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Republic of Côte...

DATE to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation at Riyadh’s global tech summit

Riyadh, KSA, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riyadh will host the KSA edition of DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 8-9 December at JW Marriott, bringing together 2,000+ government officials, investors, industry leaders, and...

DATE to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation at Riyadh’s global tech summit

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riyadh will host the KSA edition of DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 8-9 December at JW Marriott, bringing together 2,000+ government officials, investors,...

Importing Furniture from Turkey to Africa is Now Easier Than Ever

For African investors and consumers, the reality is clear: buying furniture from Turkey is easier, of higher quality, and significantly more advantageous. ISTANBUL, İSTANBUL, TURKEY, September 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ith rapid...

Tens of captives get saved in Nigeria

(MENAFN) The Nigerian Military has reported a chain of strategic successes all over multiple areas of the nation, which included the elimination of a terrorist, the saving of thirty person who got abducted, and the capture of several alleged...

Shrinking Spaces, Stronger Voices: WiLDAF and the Future of Feminist Multilateralism

From the Margins to the Center: How Feminists Transformed Global Agendas From WiLDAF’s experience, one can say that feminist movements have evolved significantly over the years. Feminist actors have become more organized and structured with...

Army reports Boko Haram director murdered in mission

(MENAFN) Niger’s military announced on Thursday that its forces have killed Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, a senior leader of the Boko Haram jihadist group. The operation took place on Shilawa Island in Niger’s Diffa region, part of the...

Russia Offers Security Support to Sahel Region

(MENAFN) Moscow has expressed its willingness to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in strengthening their security efforts against terrorism and armed factions that are undermining the Sahel region, according to a statement from the Russian...

ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025

ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark recognition...

Moscow reaffirms to Sahel nations security backing

(Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in combating terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The announcement followed the first consultations between Moscow and the member...

Boat Overturns in Nigeria, Killing Thirteen

(MENAFN) Authorities in Nigeria's central Niger State have recovered at least 13 bodies following the capsizing of a wooden boat, while dozens more passengers are still unaccounted for, according to local emergency officials on Sunday. Abdullahi...