Gunmen Kill 22 Villagers at Baptism Ceremony in Niger’s Tillaberi Region
At least 22 people have been killed by gunmen riding motorbikes during a baptism ceremony in western Niger Republic,...
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Niger Shifts to Hausa as Official Language, Marking Break from Colonial Legacy
On March 31, 2025, Niger Republic’s military government made a landmark decision to replace French with Hausa as the...
French embassy in Niger officially closes
France said its embassy in Niger has now closed, confirming previously announced plans. The closure is one of the...
12 Niger soldiers killed in clash with Islamic States linked Jihadists
At least 12 soldiers in Niger have been killed by gunmen in a clash in the south-west of the...