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Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according ‌to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.
]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:52:57 +0200 Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/ac05f8123-1.jpg" /></p>Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement<br>Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s failed military mutiny, according ‌to a government statement read on television on Friday. Paris has denied any involvement in the attack.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-blames-france-for-inciting-failed-mutiny-paris-denies-involvement_ac05f8123.html Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny https://www.headlinesafrica.com/thousands-rally-to-back-niger-authorities-after-thwarted-mutiny_46a87ae76.html

Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny
The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites
]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:52:56 +0200 Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/46a87ae76-1.jpg" /></p>Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny<br>The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/thousands-rally-to-back-niger-authorities-after-thwarted-mutiny_46a87ae76.html Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny https://www.headlinesafrica.com/calm-returns-to-nigers-capital-one-day-after-failed-army-mutiny_6cb96ce7c.html

Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.
]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:16:56 +0200 Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6cb96ce7c-1.jpg" /></p>Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny<br>Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/calm-returns-to-nigers-capital-one-day-after-failed-army-mutiny_6cb96ce7c.html Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny https://www.headlinesafrica.com/dozens-of-soldiers-arrested-in-niger-after-attempted-mutiny_58647cf5d.html

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.
]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:16:56 +0200 Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/58647cf5d-1.jpg" /></p>Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny<br>Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/dozens-of-soldiers-arrested-in-niger-after-attempted-mutiny_58647cf5d.html Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-military-gradually-regaining-control-after-mutiny-at-military-base-1_03e481e91.html

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.
]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:16:55 +0200 Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/03e481e91-1.jpg" /></p>Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base<br>Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-military-gradually-regaining-control-after-mutiny-at-military-base-1_03e481e91.html Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-military-gradually-regaining-control-after-mutiny-at-military-base_a53ec6b69.html

Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.
]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:29:36 +0200 Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/a53ec6b69-1.jpg" /></p>Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base<br>Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/nigers-military-gradually-regaining-control-after-mutiny-at-military-base_a53ec6b69.html Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital https://www.headlinesafrica.com/reports-of-gunfire-near-military-base-in-nigers-capital_1dca6da57.html

Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.
]]> Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:29:36 +0200 Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/1dca6da57-1.jpg" /></p>Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital<br>Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/reports-of-gunfire-near-military-base-in-nigers-capital_1dca6da57.html Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup https://www.headlinesafrica.com/lawyers-call-for-former-president-to-be-freed-three-years-after-coup_47864f04f.html

Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup
Elected President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in the presidential palace in Niamey since the July 2023 coup.
]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:16 +0200 Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/47864f04f-1.jpg" /></p>Lawyers call for former president to be freed three years after coup<br>Elected President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained in the presidential palace in Niamey since the July 2023 coup.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/lawyers-call-for-former-president-to-be-freed-three-years-after-coup_47864f04f.html Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-submits-formal-bid-to-leave-icc_3b0074780.html

Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC
Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, nine months after announcing the move alongside allies Mali and Burkina Faso
]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:15:36 +0200 Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3b0074780-1.jpg" /></p>Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC<br>Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, nine months after announcing the move alongside allies Mali and Burkina Faso<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-submits-formal-bid-to-leave-icc_3b0074780.html Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-and-benin-discuss-normalising-relations-between-two-countries_aba11bcd9.html

Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries
High-level talks in Cotonou over the weekend focused on reopening their shared border and resolving the crisis.
]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:34:00 +0200 Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/aba11bcd9-1.jpg" /></p>Niger and Benin discuss normalising relations between two countries<br>High-level talks in Cotonou over the weekend focused on reopening their shared border and resolving the crisis.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-and-benin-discuss-normalising-relations-between-two-countries_aba11bcd9.html Niger: search underway for attackers who killed 11 soldiers at Niamey airport https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-search-underway-for-attackers-who-killed-11-soldiers-at-niamey-airport_597b6dc61.html

Niger: search underway for attackers who killed 11 soldiers at Niamey airport
Niger's security apparatus has begun a search for the attackers who attacked the airport of the capital, Niamey, on Thursday, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians.
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:23 +0200 Niger: search underway for attackers who killed 11 soldiers at Niamey airport <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/597b6dc61-1.jpg" /></p>Niger: search underway for attackers who killed 11 soldiers at Niamey airport<br>Niger's security apparatus has begun a search for the attackers who attacked the airport of the capital, Niamey, on Thursday, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-search-underway-for-attackers-who-killed-11-soldiers-at-niamey-airport_597b6dc61.html Benin and Niger formalise commitment to reopening shared border https://www.headlinesafrica.com/benin-and-niger-formalise-commitment-to-reopening-shared-border_b8d6c3f6e.html

Benin and Niger formalise commitment to reopening shared border
Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border.
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:22 +0200 Benin and Niger formalise commitment to reopening shared border <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b8d6c3f6e-1.jpg" /></p>Benin and Niger formalise commitment to reopening shared border<br>Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/benin-and-niger-formalise-commitment-to-reopening-shared-border_b8d6c3f6e.html Gunfire erupts near airport in Niger's capital https://www.headlinesafrica.com/gunfire-erupts-near-airport-in-nigers-capital_05722660c.html

Gunfire erupts near airport in Niger's capital
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility.
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:22 +0200 Gunfire erupts near airport in Niger's capital <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/05722660c-1.jpg" /></p>Gunfire erupts near airport in Niger's capital<br>Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/gunfire-erupts-near-airport-in-nigers-capital_05722660c.html Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport https://www.headlinesafrica.com/suspected-jihadists-stage-deadly-new-attack-on-niger-airport_4052ce43e.html

Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport
An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site
]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:45:07 +0200 Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4052ce43e-1.jpg" /></p>Suspected jihadists stage deadly new attack on Niger airport<br>An attack on the international airport in Niger's capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/suspected-jihadists-stage-deadly-new-attack-on-niger-airport_4052ce43e.html Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office https://www.headlinesafrica.com/benin-niger-relations-show-signs-of-thaw-as-wadagni-takes-office_9852794d3.html

Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office
Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 23:50:10 +0200 Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/9852794d3-1.jpg" /></p><p>Benin-Niger relations show signs of thaw as Wadagni takes office<br>Niger PM’s appearance at inauguration signals possible reopening of dialogue after months of regional tensions.<br></p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/benin-niger-relations-show-signs-of-thaw-as-wadagni-takes-office_9852794d3.html Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters https://www.headlinesafrica.com/condemnation-and-support-after-niger-bans-french-broadcasters_9968b8b55.html

Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters
The National Observatory of Communication, the West African nation's media regulatory authority, said in a statement late Friday that the suspension of France 24, RFI, France Afrique Média, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart was necessary to “preserve peace''
]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 22:35:06 +0200 Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/9968b8b55-1.jpg" /></p>Condemnation and support after Niger bans French broadcasters<br>The National Observatory of Communication, the West African nation's media regulatory authority, said in a statement late Friday that the suspension of France 24, RFI, France Afrique Média, LSI Africa, AFP, TV5 Monde, TF1 Info, Jeune Afrique and Mediapart was necessary to “preserve peace''<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/condemnation-and-support-after-niger-bans-french-broadcasters_9968b8b55.html Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali https://www.headlinesafrica.com/two-hostages-captured-in-niger-freed-by-russias-africa-corps-in-mali_3a4a1e210.html

Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali
Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  Moscow said in a statement.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:06 +0200 Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/3a4a1e210-1.jpg" /></p><p>Two hostages captured in Niger freed by Russia's Africa Corps in Mali<br>Two men held hostage in Mali have been freed after almost two years in captivity, the Russian army said on Tuesday. Russian national Oleg Greta and Ukrainian Yuri Yurov were rescued by a "special operation" carried out by Russia's Africa Corps  unit,  Moscow said in a statement.<br></p>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/two-hostages-captured-in-niger-freed-by-russias-africa-corps-in-mali_3a4a1e210.html Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025 https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-junta-says-it-suspended-nearly-3000-ngos-in-2025_0b2fcfc40.html

Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025
Niger's military government suspended the activities of 2,900 of the 4,700 registered local and foreign non-governmental organisations and development agencies, the interior minister said.
]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:05:06 +0200 Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025 <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/0b2fcfc40-1.jpg" /></p>Niger junta says it suspended nearly 3,000 NGOs in 2025<br>Niger's military government suspended the activities of 2,900 of the 4,700 registered local and foreign non-governmental organisations and development agencies, the interior minister said.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/niger-junta-says-it-suspended-nearly-3000-ngos-in-2025_0b2fcfc40.html Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president https://www.headlinesafrica.com/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president_70a166aa0.html

Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president
The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.
]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:10 +0200 Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/70a166aa0-1.jpg" /></p>Alliance of Sahel states outraged at EU demand to free Niger's president<br>The European parliament voted last week to pass a resolution demanding the "immediate" release of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a coup in 2023 and has been detained ever since. The Alliance of Sahel states reacted with indignation.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/alliance-of-sahel-states-outraged-at-eu-demand-to-free-nigers-president_70a166aa0.html Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence https://www.headlinesafrica.com/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence_b04cdb8b3.html

Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence
Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.
]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:10 +0200 Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence <![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/b04cdb8b3-1.jpg" /></p>Germany pulls embassy staff out of Niger citing concerns over growing jihadist violence<br>Germany said on Friday it had temporarily pulled its diplomatic staff out of Niger because of the security situation in the west African nation, which is wracked by jihadist violence.<br>]]> https://www.headlinesafrica.com/germany-pulls-embassy-staff-out-of-niger-citing-concerns-over-growing-jihadist-violence_b04cdb8b3.html