Niamey has called for the replacement of the European Union’s Ambassador to Niger, Salvador Pinto da Franca, amid a dispute over €1.3 million in emergency… Read More »Niger Demands Replacement of EU Envoy Amid Aid Dispute
The European Union has recalled its ambassador to Niger following tensions with the ruling military junta over the delivery of humanitarian aid for flood victims.… Read More »EU Recalls Ambassador Amid Aid Dispute with Niger’s Military Junta
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression The interior minister of Niger’s decision this week to suspend the activities of Maison de la… Read More »Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court On January 28, the three military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced they… Read More »Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Quit Regional Bloc
Release Those Arbitrarily Held, Ensure Free Expression, Curtail Violence Nigerien authorities have arbitrarily arrested dozens of officials from the ousted government and cracked down on… Read More »Niger: Authorities Putting Rights at Risk
Mohamed Bazoum, Family Members Denied Food, Basic Services, Legal Counsel Military coup leaders in Niger should ensure the safety and well-being of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, his… Read More »Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights of Detained President
By Abigail Van Neely Nicole Kouassi, the UNDP resident representative in Niger, is constantly faced with the challenge of coordinating aid delivery to 4.3 million people… Read More »Humanitarian Aid Efforts Continue In Niger Despite Military Coup
Military Authorities Should Ensure Respect for Fundamental Rights Military forces responsible for a coup in Niger should immediately restore fundamental human rights and protect people from harm,… Read More »Niger: Rights at Risk Since Military Coup
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be in Niger and Nigeria this week, following a visit to China, to discuss… Read More »Bill Gates to Visit Niger and Nigeria to Meet with Leaders and Partners Tackling Health and Development Challenges
Africa is any traveller’s go-to destination, boasting warm tropical conditions, friendly people, and interesting places to visit. Interestingly these countries are the least visited countries… Read More »5 Least Visited Countries in Africa