Niger2 days agoNiger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialistNiger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".2 days ago6 days agoThirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airportNiger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.6 days ago5 Jun 2026Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks downOnly two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities. 5 Jun 20262 Mar 2026Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel regionGrowing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.2 Mar 20269 Feb 2026How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West AfricaInsurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region. 9 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage themThe US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.2 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capitalNiger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.30 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockadeJihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.13 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Trump expands US travel ban to five more countriesThe US will restrict entry of people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as holders of Palestinian Authority passports.17 Dec 2025...
