Explosions and gunfire rang out across the capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential palace.
By Samuel OtienoNiger 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.
By Samuel OtienoBurkina 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
By Nelson WahomeDefence 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 assailants, with the French national among them.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe announcement, made in a joint statement by the military-led governments, intensifies the Sahel nations’ breakaway from Western institutions.
By Ian NjaneThe 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.
By Ann NyamburaThe attackers, labelled “mercenaries” by Niger’s defence ministry, struck near the Mali border in one of the deadliest assaults in recent months.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSaro-Wiwa and his fellow campaigners, known as the Ogoni Nine, were convicted of murder and hanged in 1995 under the country’s military regime.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
By Maureen Kinyanjui