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Russian soldiers helped repel anti-government mutiny in Niger

Published on: August 31, 2026
08:56

Moscow, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) The African Corps of the Russian Ministry of Defense helped repel attacks by anti-government forces in Niger, reported the Foreign Ministry of the Slavic nation. A

Calm returns to Niger’s capital after Islamist attack

Published on: June 21, 2026
12:07

Niamey, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) This capital city is returning to its normal rhythm, hours after an attack by an Islamist commando unit against the country's main airport.

Calm returns to Niger’s capital after Islamist attack

Published on: June 19, 2026
12:15

Niamey, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) This capital city is returning to its normal rhythm, hours after an attack by an Islamist commando unit against the country's main airport.

Türkiye and Niger sign new bilateral cooperation agreements

Published on: June 6, 2026
12:49

Ankara, Jun 5 (Prensa Latina) Türkiye and Niger strengthened their bilateral relations with the signing of several cooperation agreements in the economic, educational, diplomatic, and health sectors, during the official visit of Nigerien President Abdourahmane Tchiane to Ankara.

Algeria and Niger resolve crisis and resume ties

Published on: February 13, 2026
12:25

Algiers, Feb 13 (Prensa Latina) The normalization of diplomatic relations between Algeria and Niger is now a reality with the return of the Algerian ambassador to his post in the Nigerien capital.

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.

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Niger

Russian soldiers helped repel anti-government mutiny in Niger

Calm returns to Niger’s capital after Islamist attack

Calm returns to Niger’s capital after Islamist attack

Türkiye and Niger sign new bilateral cooperation agreements

Algeria and Niger resolve crisis and resume ties

Powerful explosions reported in Niger’s capital

Toll in Niger cholera epidemic reaches 104 deaths

Death toll from floods rises to 42 in Niger

Nineteen people killed in attack on Niger-Burkina Faso border

Ethiopia’s President starts official visit to Niger

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