Austrian woman kidnapped in Niger’s Agadez city, authorities say
Niamey, Niger — An Austrian woman has been kidnapped by gunmen in Niger's Agadez city, residents and the Austrian Foreign ...
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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
The Austrian foreign ministry says a female citizen has been taken by unknown assailants in the military-ran West African country, ...
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Post falsely claims video shows Niger protest against alleged France-Nigeria partnership
Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 2024 by accusing Nigeria of plotting to destabilise his country together with France. ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger agree to grace period in ECOWAS withdrawal
The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in ...
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West African military states promise visa-free travel to rival bloc
Three West African states ruled by military leaders have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens in the 15-member ...
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Could new super highway lure military regimes back into the West African fold?
West African leaders are gearing up for a crucial summit on Sunday in Nigeria's capital Abuja, where they will focus ...
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Niger’s military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts
Niger's military government has suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it of spreading fake news that could destabilise social ...
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How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger's military rulers appear increasingly determined to drive France out ...
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Niger junta takes control of French uranium mine
French nuclear firm Orano says the military authorities in Niger have taken control of its uranium mining operations in the ...
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