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Golden Eaglets Face Six Rivals in WAFU B U-17 AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will battle six West African rivals for regional supremacy and the lone qualification ticket to the Africa U-17 Cup of...
India Probes Soybean Imports Declared as Niger Over Suspected Tariff Evasion
Indian customs authorities are investigating a sharp rise in soybean imports declared as originating from Niger, amid suspicions that some of the shipments...
Niger Reshuffles Military Leadership After Foiled Mutiny
By Benson Daniel Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has appointed Brigadier General Mamane Sani Kiaou as the new Chief of Staff of...
North Records 334 of 500 Security Incidents in August
By Blessing Fali Nigeria recorded 500 security incidents across the country in August 2026, with the northern region accounting for 334, representing 67...
Calm Returns to Niamey After Failed Military Mutiny
By Benson Daniel Life has returned to normal in Niger’s capital, Niamey, following the suppression of an attempted military mutiny that triggered hours...
Niger Mutiny Tests Russia’s Growing Role in the Sahel
A mutiny in Niger has placed renewed attention on Russia’s expanding security role in the Sahel, while exposing continuing tensions within the country’s...
Niger Junta Retains Control After Failed Coup Attempt as Tensions Persist
Niger’s military junta remains in control of the country following an attempted coup in the capital, Niamey, but the situation remains tense amid...
Russia Helped Niger Foil Military Mutiny in Niamey — Ambassador
Russian military personnel assisted Nigerien forces in suppressing an attempted mutiny at a key military base in the capital, Niamey, Russia’s ambassador to...
