Niger7 Jul 2025How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groupsJNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.7 Jul 20252 Jul 2025How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West AfricaGold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.2 Jul 202520 Jun 2025Jihadists on 200 motorbikes storm Niger army baseAt least 34 soldiers were killed in the latest attack by Islamist groups, Niger's military leaders say.20 Jun 202520 Jun 2025Niger military leaders to nationalise uranium firmThe company is majority French-owned, while the junta wants more local control of Niger's mineral wealth.20 Jun 202531 May 2025Death toll from Nigeria flash floods rises to 151Emergency services warn the number of victims may rise as recovery and rescue operations continue.31 May 20252 Apr 2025Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted presidentPresident Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.2 Apr 202526 Mar 2025Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five yearsGen Abdourahmane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.26 Mar 20255 Mar 2025The region with more 'terror deaths' than rest of world combinedAfrica's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.5 Mar 202529 Jan 2025Three military-run states leave West African bloc - what will change?In a huge blow to Ecowas, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are leaving to forge ahead with their own group.29 Jan 2025...
