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Niger’s interim leader alleges France supplies weapons to extremists

(MENAFN) Niger’s interim leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused Western nations, particularly France, of deliberately contributing to terrorist activity in the country in an effort to force unwanted political changes on its citizens....

UNHCR calls for support to tackle displacement crisis in Africa

(MENAFN) The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for stronger international action to address the escalating displacement crisis across Africa’s Sahel region, where nearly 4 million people have been forced from their homes in...

Niger confiscates gear from French uranium miner

(MENAFN) Niger’s security forces have raided the offices of French state-owned mining company Orano’s subsidiaries, seizing various equipment, including mobile phones, according to Reuters. The raid took place on Monday, May 5, at the company’s...

Niger eliminates French as formal language

(MENAFN) Niger’s transitional government has officially removed French as the national language, replacing it with Hausa under a newly adopted national charter. While French will remain a “working language,” the change marks a symbolic shift away...

FAQ : ICRC forced to suspend humanitarian activities in support of communities in Niger

Ensuring that aid gets to those who need it most is our top priority. We have put in place solid surveillance and risk-reduction measures to make sure that aid gets to the communities we work with. Our activities are not intended to support the...

Heavy rains cause lethal flooding in Niger

(MENAFN) Heavy rains have caused devastating floods in Niger State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of 21 people. The flooding on Thursday submerged approximately 50 homes across two communities, Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, in the Mokwa...

From scarcity to security: Restoring clean water in Niger State

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Moscow claims Ukraine supports militant groups in Africa

(MENAFN) Russian authorities have claimed that new evidence points to Ukrainian support for militant groups operating in Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region, including the provision of drones, according to statements by Russian Foreign Ministry...

Russia, Nigeria ink deal to cooperate on seed production, crop breeding

(MENAFN) Russia and Nigeria have agreed to collaborate on seed development and crop breeding, according to reports from the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition held in Moscow. The memorandum of understanding was finalized at the West...

Russia, Nigeria ink agreement to enhance farming relations

(MENAFN) Russia and Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on seed production and crop breeding, officials confirmed Wednesday at the 27th Golden Autumn Agro-Industrial Exhibition in Moscow. The agreement was signed at the...

New global report warns child marriage is evolving in 2025

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world marks International Day of the Girl on October 11, Plan International, the leading global expert on girls’ rights, warns of a dangerous evolution in child marriage. A new report finds that...

West African Nations Exit ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have declared their departure from the International Criminal Court (ICC), criticizing the The Hague-based tribunal as a mechanism of imperialist “neocolonial repression.” The three West African nations...

Russia, Sahel States Deepen Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted discussions with his counterparts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, concentrating on enhancing collaboration and laying the groundwork for the third Russia-Africa Summit, according to...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments

President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, His Excellency Jean-François...

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Opening ceremony of Annual Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments

President of the Pan-African Parliament, His Excellency, The Right Honourable Chief Fortune Charumbira, Members of the Bureau of the Pan-African Parliament, The Speaker of the Transitional National Assembly of Gabon, HE Jean-François NDONGOU,...

Heifer International and Cote D’Ivoire Partner to Develop Local Dairy Sector

MOU solidifies collaboration to boost milk production, create 130,000 jobs, and empower youth and women ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ministry of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Republic of Côte...

DATE to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation at Riyadh’s global tech summit

Riyadh, KSA, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riyadh will host the KSA edition of DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 8-9 December at JW Marriott, bringing together 2,000+ government officials, investors, industry leaders, and...

DATE to spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation at Riyadh’s global tech summit

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riyadh will host the KSA edition of DATE (Digital Acceleration & Transformation Expo) on 8-9 December at JW Marriott, bringing together 2,000+ government officials, investors,...

Army reports Boko Haram director murdered in mission

(MENAFN) Niger’s military announced on Thursday that its forces have killed Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, a senior leader of the Boko Haram jihadist group. The operation took place on Shilawa Island in Niger’s Diffa region, part of the...

Importing Furniture from Turkey to Africa is Now Easier Than Ever

For African investors and consumers, the reality is clear: buying furniture from Turkey is easier, of higher quality, and significantly more advantageous. ISTANBUL, İSTANBUL, TURKEY, September 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ith rapid...