Africa Niger The highest court lifted the immunity of the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, almost a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, opening the door for the army junta to prosecute him for alleged high treason
Africa Niger Political leader Hama Amadou, head of the Niger Democratic Movement for an African Federation, has passed away at the age of 74; he held key positions within the institutions and served twice as Prime Minister
Africa Niger Exports of rice, cereals and other food products have been banned to all countries except the member countries of the Alliance of Sahel States to protect local supplies
Africa Niger The resurgence of terrorist attacks in Niger and other ESA countries received particular attention during the last Council of Ministers, which extended the state of emergency in three regions of the country
Africa Niger The start date of the school year will be postponed from 2 October to 28 October due to the adverse weather conditions in the country: several schools were affected by flooding, while others are currently occupied by evacuees