Africa Niger "The fate of Niger is in the hands of foreigners [...] what they want has become law in Niger," said Professor Issoufou Yahaya, lecturer at Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey
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
Africa Niger The International Monetary Fund and Niger reached a staff-level agreement on the ninth review of Extended Credit Facility program; The IMF cited strong economic performance despite security challenges, paving the way for additional financing