US former captive details 6 years of horror during Niger kidnapping
A California missionary worker kidnapped and tortured in Africa for six years has released fresh details about his…
Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners | Human Rights News
Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger…
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects | Human Rights News
Nigerian officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated. Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep…
Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger’s mutiny
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Niger’s junta survived its most severe internal threat since seizing power in a 2023…
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test | Conflict News
Niger’s military government has contained an attempted mutiny in the capital, but the uprising has exposed tensions inside…
Niger soldiers stage apparent mutiny in capital
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base…
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey | Armed Groups News
Shots were heard around the city’s Diori Hamani international airport and near the presidential palace. Published On 29…
American missionary Kevin Rideout set to head home to US after more than 9 months in captivity in Niger
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was abducted in Niger and released after more than nine months of detention, is…
American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October is freed, his organization says
Niamey, Niger — An American missionary who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger in October has…
Nigerians freed after months in jihadi captivity tell of ordeal
ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the…
What to know about the conflict in Mali
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Mali is facing its most serious security crisis in years as al-Qaida-linked militants and…
Mali government reports rebel attacks in the north
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were…