Niger Adopts Hausa As National Language
THE military government of Niger has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past…
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Niger Junta Frees 50 Political Prisoners
NIGER’S military rulers have released around 50 political detainees, including several former government ministers and army officers, in a move…
Niger Junta sets 5-year Transition Plan
NIGER’S ruling military junta has officially announced a five-year timeline to restore constitutional rule, beginning from Wednesday. The declaration was…
General Abdourahamane Tiani Becomes Niger’s President For 5 years
NIGER’S military leadership has enacted a new constitutional framework that sets a five-year period for transition to civilian governance, formally establishing…
UN Rights Commissioner Condemns Mosque Attack in Niger
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Tuesday condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Kokorou village,…
Niger Withdraws From Francophonie Bloc
NIGER’S military-led government has formally announced its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), deepening its rift with…
Niger to Begin Copper and Lithium Mining Expansion
NIGER is set to begin copper mining in its northern desert, marking a major step in diversifying its mineral output.…
Niger Military Junta Proposes 5-year Transition Period
A MILITARY-LED commission in Niger has proposed a five-year transition before restoring civilian rule, following national discussions, officials announced on…
Calls Grow For Niger’s Bazoum After 550 days In Detention
MOHAMED Bazoum, Niger’s ousted president, has now spent 550 days in detention under the country’s military junta, with no formal…