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Powerful explosions reported in Niger’s capital

Published on: January 29, 2026
11:30

Niamey, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) Loud explosions and gunfire were heard near the capital's Diori Hamani International Airport, though the cause of the situation remains unknown, according to the digital news portal LSI.Africa.

Toll in Niger cholera epidemic reaches 104 deaths

Published on: September 4, 2021
10:10

Niamey, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) An epidemic of cholera that has struck six regions in southern Niger has claimed 104 lives, the health ministry said on Friday.

Death toll from floods rises to 42 in Niger

Published on: August 7, 2021
11:59

Niamey, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from the floods in Niger rose to 42, according to official sources quoted today by the ANP news agency.

Nineteen people killed in attack on Niger-Burkina Faso border

Published on: August 2, 2021
12:53

Niamey, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) An attack perpetrated against a military convoy in Niger's Boni village, bordering Burkina Faso, resulted in 19 people killed (18 soldiers and one civilian), the Ministry of Defense confirmed on Monday.

Ethiopia’s President starts official visit to Niger

Published on: May 5, 2021
15:13

Addis Ababa, May 5 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia's President Sahle-Work Zewde arrived on Wednesday in Niger for an official visit to that country.

New president of Niger appoints the prime minister

Published on: April 4, 2021
12:37

Niamey, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) New President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum on Sunday appointed Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou Prime Minister, who must form the first government after the peaceful transfer of power in this African country.

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