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French nuclear fuel company, Orano, has opened international arbitration proceedings against Niger. The move follows several months of unsuccessful attempts at mediation and conciliation after Niamey in June withdrew the licence of Orano’s…

Niger's authorities suspended the BBC for three months over the broadcaster's coverage of an extremist attack that allegedly killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians, authorities said. “BBC broadcasts false information aimed at…

Niger's government has requested the European Union to replace its ambassador, Salvador Pinto da Franca, following tensions over the disbursement of emergency aid. The EU recalled its envoy on Saturday after Niger's military rulers…

The European Union (EU) has recalled its ambassador from Niamey, Niger's capital, for consultations in Brussels following tensions with the country's transitional authorities. "The European Union has taken note of the statement…

People have been gathering in Niger for a conference in solidarity with the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), made up of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The Conference of Solidarity with the People of the Sahel aims to provide support for…

Thousands of Nigeriens marched in the streets of Niamey in support of the ruling CNSP and to denounce foreign destabilization attempts. A coalition of civil society organizations had called for a protest after authorities said they…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently lifted the sanctions it imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, citing humanitarian consideration as its reasons aimed at protecting the people and the regional integration of…

The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS is working assiduously towards resolving the issues surrounding the withdrawal by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. The Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs…

Niger and Russia, under military rule last year, have agreed to develop military cooperation, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russian Deputy Defense Ministers Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Alexander Fomin met Niger's junta-appointed Defense…

Nigerien military tribunal granted the son of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Mohamed Bazoum Salem, provisional release from house arrest in the capital Niamey on Monday, it said in a statement. Salem, 23, has been in detention at the…