[VOA] Maradi Region, Niger -- The west African country of Niger hosts more than 303,000 refugees and asylum-seekers, most fleeing violence from neighboring Nigeria.

[allAfrica] President Mohamed Bazoum has asked his ministers not to take a second wife, if they wish to remain in government. He said this during an event to mark Women's Day in Niger.

[CAF] Cote d'Ivoire revived their chances of advancing to the semi-final of the WAFU B U17 Championship in style when they hammered Niger 6-1 on Cape Coast on Wednesday.