Niger
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:37:34 GMTBuhari - Political Stability of Niger Major Concern to Nigeria
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed that the political stability of neighbouring Niger Republic is of paramount concern to Nigeria.
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:13:16 GMTHM the King Congratulates Mohamed Bazoum Following His Election As President of the Republic of Niger
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to Mr. Mohamed Bazoum following his election as President of the Republic of Niger.
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:15:06 GMTFormer President Issoufou wins 2020 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
[Mo Ibrahim Foundation] London and Dakar -- The President of Niger demonstrated exceptional leadership and respect for democracy amidst an unprecedented combination of challenges
Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:18:00 GMTIn Niger, Taxi Drivers Become Activists Against Gender-Based Violence
[Spotlight Initiative] Niamey -- Taxi drivers who attended gender sensitization sessions wore orange scarves to show their committment to creating safe spaces for women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:07:18 GMTWave of Opposition Arrests After Post-Election Violence
[RFI] In Niger, two people have been killed and nearly 470 arrests, according to the latest figures revealed by the interior ministry, following post-election violence in the capital Niamey after Tuesday's announcement of provisional results in the p...
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:04:34 GMTElections Were Marred By Fraud, Opposition's Ousmane Says
[DW] In an exclusive interview with DW, defeated opposition candidate Mahamane Ousmane warns unrest will continue in Niger until the "popular vote" is reflected and authorities put an end to mass arrests.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:42:51 GMTFragile Democracy At Risk After Election
[HRW] Government Should Restore Internet, Respect Protesters' Rights
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:13:56 GMTA Daunting Presidency Awaits Mohamed Bazoum
[DW] Post-election violence, national reconciliation, and two jihadist insurgencies are just some of the challenges that Niger's newly-elected president must contend with. DW examines whether he can deliver for Nigeriens.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:13:04 GMTTwo Killed in Protests Against Election Results
[DW] Supporters of losing candidate Mahamane Ousmane have turned to the streets since Tuesday. Police said 468 were arrested.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:46:57 GMTEx-Interior Minister Declared Initial Winner in Presidential Election
[DW] Initial results say Mohamed Bazoum beat opposition candidate Mahamane Ousmane in the run-off vote. He is close to outgoing president Mahamadou Issoufou.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:26:39 GMTBuhari Expresses Satisfaction With Niger Presidential Election
[Premium Times] President Buhari urged all aggrieved persons to follow the due process of the law.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:01:42 GMTRuling Party Candidate Takes Lead in Presidential Runoff
[DW] Niger's ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum took an early lead in the second round of the West African nation's presidential election, data released by the electoral commission showed on Monday.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:41:13 GMTDeadly Violence Mars Second Election Round
[DW] The runoff vote to choose a new president was marred when seven electoral commission officials were killed after their vehicle hit a mine.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:03:22 GMTNigeriens Go to Polls to Pick Their President
[RFI] The second round of Niger's presidential election kicked off on Sunday, as Nigeriens cast their ballots between a ruling party stalwart and a former president touted as the first peaceful succession between two elected presidents.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:29:35 GMTNiger Votes Pick New President in Historic Runoff
[DW] Sunday's vote was marred when seven electoral commission officials were killed after their vehicle hit a mine.
Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:24:43 GMTNiger Election Polls Open to Elect New President
[DW] If the election is a success it will be the first peaceful handover between elected presidents since Niger gained independence in 1960. President Mahamadou Issoufou is voluntarily stepping down after two five-year terms.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 06:18:14 GMTNiger Set for First-Ever Peaceful Transition of Power
[DW] In a country beset by multiple coups, Niger's president Mahamadou Issoufou is making history as he prepares to step down ahead of this weekend's run-off election. But his successor faces an arduous task ahead.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:12:23 GMTLocal Authorities - Niger Learns From Cameroon's Experience
[Cameroon Tribune] A delegation of the National Agency for Financing Local Authorities of Niger (ANFICT) had working visit in Cameroon.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:09:17 GMTN'djamena Summit Should Redefine France-Sahel Cooperation
[ISS] Operation Barkhane has never been this unpopular. A poll conducted in early January 2021 by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) revealed that 51% of France's population no longer support the military intervention in the Sahel. This is...
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:27:55 GMTMinister of Health On Keeping Covid-19 Cases Low
[WHO] Niamey -- Niger has witnessed a decline in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks following a surge. Public Health Minister Hon. Botto Ahmet explains what it took to cut back infections and the efforts being strengthened to curb the spread of the virus...