Nigerien New Yorkers accuse France of interference

Photos credit: Houreidja Tall Nigerian New Yorkers were planning a protest at the US Capitol to denounce France’s alleged interference in the presidential elections scheduled in Niger on February 21, 2021, but are now deterred by Trump supporters’ invasion of … Read More

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Nigeria to deepen bilateral ties with Niger

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Nigerian leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, assured on Friday the government and people of Niger Republic that his administration will boost the growing bilateral ties between Nigeria and its northern neighbor (Niger), especially in the field of agriculture. Receiving a Special … Read More

‘Drought triggers insurance payout in Mauritania, Niger and Senegal’

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Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) – ARC Insurance Company Limited will pay US$ 25 million in drought insurance claims to three countries in the Sahel this month – Mauritania, Niger and Senegal. The three countries which paid a combined premium of … Read More

Niger: Nigerien leader calls for new military intervention in Libya

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Niamey, Niger (PANA) – The President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, has called for a new international military intervention in Libya, under UN supervision, to neutralize the rampaging militias. “There is a need to have French, US and British troops in … Read More

Libya’s neighbours to meet in Cairo

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Tripoli, Libya (PANA) – A meeting of Libya’s six neighbouring countries – Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Niger and Chad – has been scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, later this month, to find ways to enhance Libya’s stability, the … Read More

Niger: Govt. condemns mass crimes perpetrated on Gaza civilians

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Niamey, Niger (PANA) – The Nigerien government on Tuesday strongly condemned “the mass crimes” perpetrated against the defenceless civilian populations in Gaza, says a statement issued by the ministry of foreign affairs, Cooperation, African integration and Nigeriens living abroad. “The … Read More

Nigeriens in America denounce lack of freedom of expression and democracy in Niger

By Isseu Diouf Campbell Nigeriens converged in front the UN headquarters, Saturday, June 14, 2014, to protest against the lack of freedom of expression and democracy in Niger lead since April 7, 2011 by president Mahamadou Issoufou. Protesters came from … Read More

Niger: Niger launches literacy and apprenticeship program to combat poverty

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Ms. Mariama Ali Niamey, Niger ( PANA) – Niger on Thursday launched a literacy and trades apprenticeship program to fight poverty aimed at giving a second chance to school children and improving the standard of living of illiterate women workers. … Read More

Niger to export crude oil through Cameroon

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Niamey, Niger (PANA) – Work on the pipeline to transport Niger’s crude oil to the international market via Chad to Cameroon’s Kribi Port kicks off soon, according to the Niger Oil Ministry. Niger’s government decided at the end of its council … Read More

Niger to build dry port in Dosso

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Niamey, Niger (PANA) – Niger is considering the construction of a dry port in Dosso, 140 km east of Niamey, to facilitate the handling of goods, says an official statement made public on Tuesday. According to the government, the construction of … Read More