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April 3, 2021
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Niger, Politics

Niger’s capital Suffers as gunfire Erupts days before Inauguration

This week Niger citizens living in the nation’s capital remain full of fear as gunfire erupted in the capital near the presidential palace. Because the shooting took place very...

February 27, 2021
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Niger, Politics

Niger Journalist’s Home Vandalized Amid Post Election Violence

Just days ago, Niger had conducted its Presidential run-off elections, hoping for a peaceful and democratic transition in their government. However, as soon as the Electoral Commission announced Bazoum,...

February 24, 2021
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Niger, Opinion

Niger in Chaos After Bazoum Wins Presidential Run-Off Vote

Three days ago, Niger kicked off its Presidential elections, with Bazoum and Mahamane contesting for the seat. It was going to be the first-ever transfer of power through a...

February 22, 2021
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Niger, Politics

Seven Poll Workers Die in an IED Blast in Niger

On Sunday, Niger citizens cast their votes during a presidential run-off election. That marked the first time their country will have a peaceful transition of power. Though the Sahel...

February 22, 2021
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Niger, Politics

Polls Open Ahead of Niger’s Run-Off Presidential Elections

On Sunday, polls in Niger were opened as the voters braced about to elect a new president. The run-off election is the first-ever transfer of power through ballot box...

January 8, 2021
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Africa, Human Rights, News, Niger

100 Killed in Niger Attacks; Elections Results Announced

Niger’s Prime Minister Brigi Rafini confirms the Saturday attacks in two villages in western Niger left one hundred people dead. The latest raids are among the lethal attacks the...

December 29, 2020
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Africa, Niger, Politics

Vote Counting Underway ahead of The First Peaceful Transition of Power

Niger’s vote counting is underway after the Sunday election that will mark the country’s first peaceful transition of power since its independence 60 years ago. Incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou...

December 24, 2020
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Africa, Niger, Politics

Niger: Barely Three Days to the First Democratic Transition since Independence

With only a few days remaining to Niger’s election scheduled for 27 December, politicians intensify their campaigns. The anticipated election will be the country’s first democratic transition since independence....

November 28, 2020
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Africa, News, Niger

First Nigerien Woman to Work at NASA

African women have constantly been scaling great heights in global spheres. One such woman is Dr. Fadji Zaouna Maina, the first Niger republic citizen to work at the National...

November 5, 2020
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Africa, Mali, Niger

Dozens of Militants killed in French air Strike in Mali

French forces killed more than 50 militants on Friday in airstrikes in central Mali. The group of jihadists was wiped out during an operation launched last week by France’s...

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