Niger’s military government has banned dozens of local and foreign reporters since seizing power in 2023.
Sahel Region – The 2026 Global Terrorism Index presents a mixed outlook for the Sahel, pointing to a measurable decline in attacks and fatalities in 2025 while warning that the region remains the world’s most affected by extremist violence. Countries including Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger recorded fewer terrorism-related incidents…
Civil society organisations in Niger have strongly condemned a recent European Union resolution calling for the release of former president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held in detention since the 2023 military coup that ousted him from power. At a public meeting held Saturday in Niamey, several non-governmental organisations issued…
Germany has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic personnel from Niger, citing a deteriorating security environment and heightened risks to foreign nationals. Officials in Berlin pointed to growing concerns that Western citizens are increasingly being targeted for kidnappings by terrorist groups and organized criminal networks operating across the Sahel region. Western Missions…
The 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reportedly agreed to establish a new military force aimed at countering jihadist activity and insecurity in the region, according to sources cited by AFP. Military chiefs reached the decision during a weekend meeting in Freetown, focusing…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved approximately $91 million in funding for Niger, with a focus on supporting climate resilience and sustainable development. Economic Outlook Following its latest program review, the IMF projected Niger’s economic growth to remain strong, reaching 6.7% in 2026. The funding aims to stabilize the…
The head of Niger’s military junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has declared the start of a “new dynamic” with Algeria following talks in Algiers with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. End of Diplomatic Chill Tebboune described the meeting as marking the end of “an abnormal period of chilliness” between the two nations. Relations…
Sahara Desert – For seven days, dancers, musicians, and craftspeople from dozens of communities across the Sahara gather to celebrate one of the region’s most vibrant cultural festivals. This year, Niger was the guest of honour, joining groups from Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso in a showcase of desert…
Niamey, Niger – The so-called Islamic State (IS) has released new video footage said to show its recent attack on an air force base at Niamey International Airport, underscoring the growing threat of extremist violence in the Sahel region. The video, aired by the group’s propaganda outlet Amaq News Agency,…
Niamey, Niger – Niger’s main airport, Diori Hamani International Airport, was targeted in a rare attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, underscoring the growing reach of jihadist violence into the capital. The assault, which took place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, was repelled by Nigerien soldiers with the…