The number of schools forced to close due to insecurity in conflict-affected areas has increased from 312 to 377 in recent months, Unicef reported; more than 300 schools were closed in 2020, affecting nearly 22.00 children

Starlink, the satellite Internet service developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX space company, is officially available in Niger, as announced by the Minister of Communications, Posts and Digital Economy

The final report of the 'national conference' held at the end of February in Niamey, which proposes that the military regime remain in power for at least five years, was officially submitted to the head of the regime who must now adopt it

The UN denounced the 'arbitrary' detention of Mohamed Bazoum, the Niger president overthrown by a coup in July 2023, and his wife

The Agadez region horticulturists' fair in Niamey is being held from 1 to 28 February 2025; unlike previous editions held in Place Toumo, the 2025 edition takes place in the traditional games arena, commonly known as the Wrestling Arena