Heavy rains that have lashed Niger since last June have killed at least 32 people and affected more than 66,000, according to authorities in the West African country. In particular, according to the Civil Protection data, until August 14, 15 drownings and 17 deaths from house collapses had been reported. 44 people were injured, while […]
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From Niger, Solz calls for continuation of anti-jihadist military mission
Olaf Solz described the Bundeswehr Gazelle’s training mission in Niger as a success and said that “follow-up” was needed during the German Chancellor’s official visit to the West African country on Monday. The Bundeswehr (German army) “did extremely well here”, under “difficult conditions”, the head of the German government assured, meeting with the almost 200 […]
The common power of the West. African annihilated more than 100 guerrillas
A joint military force from Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon announced on Sunday that it had killed more than 100 Islamist insurgents, including 10 commanders, in recent weeks as it intensified its ground and air offensive in Lake Chad. Boko Haram fighters and the break-up of the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP) have been battling […]
Niger agrees to deploy French and European forces to leave Mali
Niger has agreed to deploy French and European forces to withdraw from neighboring Mali to ensure the security of its border with the neighboring country, the Nigerian president announced on Twitter today. In his first statements since France announced yesterday that it would withdraw from Mali, along with its military partners, Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum […]
Niger: Almost 200 kilos of cocaine in the mayor’s official car
Police in northern Niger found and seized more than 200 kilograms of cocaine, valued at about $ 8.7 million, in the mayor’s official car, two African law enforcement sources told Reuters on Monday. The mayor and his driver, who were riding in the vehicle, were arrested after 199 packages of cocaine were found at a […]
Niger: At least 6 dead in attack on outpost
At least six people were killed Wednesday night through a double attack by unknown individuals believed to be jihadists on Niger’s border with Burkina Faso, authorities in Niamey said on Friday. The “provisional report” said “six dead, including a gendarme, two customs officers and three civilians” and “ten wounded, including four gendarmes, three police officers, […]
Attacks In Niger. Militants Killed Nearly 140 Civilians
In Niger, 137 people were killed in an attack on villages on Sunday 23 March. It is reported by Reuters with reference to the government of the country. Unidentified persons attacked three villages in the south-west of the country in the afternoon, in the Tahua region, bordering Mali. The government of Niger said that […]