Niger restricts European visas over embassy rules
Niger’s junta announced Europeans must now apply for visas in Geneva Ankara or Moscow in response to difficulties faced by Nigeriens.
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Sahel militants seen exploiting Starlink to sharpen attacks, analysts say
Analysts warn Sahel militants are using Starlink for coordination and surveillance, deepening security risks
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Niger army kills Boko Haram leader
The Niger armed forces said they eliminated Boko Haram commander Bakura in a surgical strike on an island in the Diffa region.
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Niger forms ‘Shield of the Nation’ militia to fight insurgents
Niger unveils militia to bolster army after coup-era violence; youth recruited for patrols and ops
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Mali confirms release of four kidnapped people near Niger
Four men kidnapped by Islamic State near the Burkina Faso–Niger border in January have been released safely through joint efforts by Mali and Morocco.
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EU and Macron urge junta to free Niger’s ousted president Bazoum
France and the EU urged the Nigerien junta to release ousted president Mohamed Bazoum who remains detained with his wife since the 2023 coup.
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Militants target worshippers in Niger village assault
Suspected insurgents killed dozens in a Niger village as militant violence escalates along the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali
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Niger miners back uranium nationalisation
Niger mine workers’ union supports nationalisation of uranium mine as government moves to reclaim control from French operator Orano.
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Niger takes control of French-run uranium joint venture Somair
Niger nationalizes the Somair uranium mine run by French firm Orano amid worsening ties and a dispute over mining agreements and operations.
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Niger moves to cut Chinese oil staff amid tensions
Oil Minister Sahabi Oumarou asked China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and its joint refinery SORAZ to end contracts for expatriates who have worked in the country for more than four years
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