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Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup

Explosions and gunfire rang out across the capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential palace.

Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny

Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tiani that has struggled to contain jihadist violence flaring in the west African country for around a decade.

Africa’ s 10 deadliest terror attacks of 2025

Burkina Faso emerged as the epicentre of Africa's deadliest terrorist attacks in 2025, accounting for four of the continent's 10 most fatal incidents, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2026

Jihadist assault on Niger airport leaves 20 attackers dead

Defence Minister Salifou Modi said the assault lasted “about 30 minutes” before the attackers were driven back through “air and ground response.” Footage aired on public television showed the bodies of the assa...

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

The announcement, made in a joint statement by the military-led governments, intensifies the Sahel nations’ breakaway from Western institutions.

Moscow eyes uranium edge in Niger after French exit

The deal covers nuclear power generation, medical applications, and training of local experts. If implemented, it would mark the first nuclear power project in West Africa.

Jihadists kill 34 in raid on Niger army base near Mali border

The attackers, labelled “mercenaries” by Niger’s defence ministry, struck near the Mali border in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.

Nigeria pardons Ken Saro-Wiwa, 30 years after execution

Saro-Wiwa and his fellow campaigners, known as the Ogoni Nine, were convicted of murder and hanged in 1995 under the country’s military regime.

Death toll in Nigeria floods rises to 151

The floods, which hit the central town of Mokwa on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning, have affected more than 500 households and displaced over 3,000 people.

Niger military frees former ministers but President Bazoum still held