Shots rang out near the presidential palace before dawn. However, authorities are yet to explain why. Gunfire and explosions were heard across parts of Niamey, Niger’s capital, in the early hours of Saturday morning. This triggered widespread fear of a coup attempt or jihadist attack as Nigerien authorities maintained silence throughout the morning. A resident…
American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after more than nine months in captivity following his abduction in Niger. His Christian organisation has confirmed it. Rideout, who had lived and worked in Niger for 19 years, is now in the care of US officials and was reported to be in good health. SIM International, the…
Leaders from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger recently announced a bold step. They created the United Force of the Alliance of Sahel States. This new military group aims to fight Islamist threats in the Sahel region. The Formation of the Alliance Military rulers in these countries met to form the alliance. They modeled it after…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Air Force to expand air surveillance across remote forests in Kwara State, where terrorists are believed to be hiding. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, announced the directive on his X handle on Tuesday. The presidential order also covers Kebbi and Niger…
