Daesh claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens
The Daesh on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger’s army that it said had killed 30 soldiers on Wednesday. The group said in...
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Jihadist and nuclear threat as African country tells US to leave amid Russian and Iranian gains
The Biden administration is involved in high-stakes talks to try and persuade Niger to allow 1,000 U.S. military personnel and civilian staff to keep operating...
Beyond Boko Haram: Bandits rise as Nigeria’s new terror threat
In the ominous shadows cast over Nigeria’s northern regions, a new terror threat has risen to prominence, eclipsing the infamous spectre of Boko Haram. This...
France to close Niger embassy after row with military junta
France is closing its embassy in Niger indefinitely as tensions between the two countries escalate. The embassy says it is "no longer able to function...
13 Islamic school pupils killed by gunmen in Nigeria
Gunmen from criminal gangs have killed 13 Islamic seminary pupils during a ceremony celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammed in northwest Nigeria's Katsina state, a...
Extremist attacks escalate in Niger after coup topples American ally
Islamist militants in Niger have significantly stepped up their attacks in the months since generals here ousted the elected president, jettisoning the counter terrorism support...
France to begin withdrawing troops from Niger
There was a diplomatic fallout between the two countries following a coup in the West African country two months ago. France refused to acknowledge the...