The Latest Breaking News from Niger

Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali.

Floods in Chad’s northeastern province of Tibesti have claimed the lives of at least 54 people, authorities have said. The heavy rains are also causing devastation in neighbouring Niger and Sudan, with more rainfall expected across central Africa due to climate change.

Nigerien desert rocker Mdou Moctar performed at the Sultans' Palace in the historic centre of Agadez

Women and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.

Niger’s military junta has announced it has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following a similar decision by neighboring Mali, after Ukraine admitted it had provided intelligence to rebel groups involved in a fight in northern Mali that killed dozens of Malian soldiers along with fighters of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.

The US military has withdrawn its forces from its final base in Niger, the Pentagon has said. It comes more than a year after coup leaders in the country told them to leave.

U.S. hands over last military base in Niger, ending counterterrorism operations due to Niger's shift towards Russia for security cooperation.

The U.S. hands over its last military base in Niger, impacting counterterrorism efforts in the Sahel region.

The U.S. has handed over its last military base in Niger — one of two crucial hubs for American counterterrorism operations in the country — to local authorities

The United States is winding down its military operations in Niger ahead of a mid-September deadline agreed with the country’s ruling military junta.

A demonstration against the president about the cost of living crisis has spread, after youth groups saw protests across the continent force a change in the law