Tag: Niger

West African bloc approves historic exit of military-run states

Leaders of the West African regional grouping, Ecowas, have approved the withdrawal…

Chris Ewokor Chris Ewokor

West African bloc pins hopes on ambitious superhighway from Ivory Coast to Nigeria

West African leaders are holding a crucial summit in Nigeria's capital Abuja,…

Paul Melly Paul Melly

Niger’s military rulers suspend BBC broadcasts

Niger's military government has suspended the BBC for three months, accusing it…

Chris Ewokor Chris Ewokor

How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France

In the latest sign of a dramatic deterioration in relations, Niger's military…

Paul Melly Paul Melly

He bought me like a chicken in the market

Al-Husseina Amadou never forgets the day she was sold. Like her parents,…

Fred Harter in Niamey Fred Harter in Niamey

Fadji Maina: The first Nigerien scientist to work for NASA

Fadji Maina has become the first scientist from Niger to work for…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh