Niger

At least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.

The company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.

Emergency services warn the number of victims may rise as recovery and rescue operations continue.

President Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.

Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.

In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.