Africa Niger Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey has been targeted by terrorists on motorcycles, who were met with "vigorous air and ground response" by the Nigerien military who neutralized 20 mercenaries and arrested 11
Africa Niger A large seizure of water birds hunted by poachers saw the arrival in Diffa of the Minister of the environment; at the Environment and Military Equipment Brigade he promised a firm stance against waterfowl poaching
Africa Niger Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court calling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression"; the country had announced it intention to leave in September 2025, along with Mali and Burkina Faso
Africa Niger Of the 2000 agricultural villages in the Tahoua region, 1807 (or90,35%) carried out partial sowing of millet in late June 2026, compared to 1442 villages in 2025, or 72,38%, according to a report from the Regional Directorate of Agriculture
Africa Niger Same-sex relationships have been criminalized under a new penal code that introduced prison terms and fines; The move marks a major shift in the country’s legal framework and has drawn concern from human rights groups