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The Nigerien Council of Ministers, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, adopted a draft ordinance nationalizing Societe des Mines de l’Air (Somair SA), a subsidiary of the French group Orano accused by the authorities in Niamey of “irresponsible, illegal, and disloyal behavior.”
Niger’s Minister of Mines Colonel Ousmane Abarchi, has announced plans to establish a national economic development fund during the Mining in Motion 2025 summit in Accra.
In a bold show of self-reliance, Niger has unveiled its first-ever 100% locally manufactured military buggy, the Tamgak Wangari, developed…
Niger is facing a mounting regional migration crisis as Algeria intensifies its expulsion of sub-Saharan migrants.
Following a period of diplomatic tensions, new US Ambassador to Niger, Kathleen FitzGibbon has presented credentials to President Tiani.
Niamey and Tehran agree to collaborate in the fight against terrorism and transnational organised crime.
The Governor of Niamey accuses several gas stations of supplying fuel to armed groups and imposes a one-month ultimatum to tighten controls.
In a significant boost to its economy and employment sector, the Nigerien government has approved Investment Code benefits for five…
Niger’s Foreign Minister, Bakary Yaou Sangare, has spearheaded a series of meetings aimed at defining the nation’s new foreign policy strategy, which will be firmly anchored in the principles of sovereignty and equality among states.
Nigerien defense and security forces swiftly responded to an attack perpetrated by suspected Boko Haram elements in Kablewa, located in the Diffa region, during the night of April 20-21.