Tag: Niger
Independent Africa
Niger revokes French firm’s permit for major uranium mine
The permit of a French fuel producer to operate at one of the world's largest uranium mines in Niger has been revoked by the...
World
US to withdraw ‘unauthorized’ troops from Niger
United States says it will pull all its troops out of Niger within the next four months or so after the West African country’s...
World
US military to start removing its forces from Niger
US officials announced on Saturday that the United States will begin withdrawing its troops from Niger. This is a setback for Washington and its...
World
US consents to removing its soldiers from Niger
American soldiers will no longer be present in Niger and will cease their assistance in fighting against Islamist rebels.On Friday, the US said it...
Independent Africa
Niger’s junta stands firm on demand for US troop withdrawal
Niger's ruling junta has reaffirmed its demand for the withdrawal of US troops, dealing a blow to Washington's security interests in the Sahel region.Last...
News
Scrap dealer sentenced to three years in jail for stabbing security guard multiple times
Tema Circuit Court ‘B’ has sentenced Abdulai Sanusi, a 27-year-old scrap dealer and herbal medicine peddler from Niger, to three years of hard labor...
Independent Africa
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Guinea and Niger
In the aftermath of an extraordinary summit of ECOWAS heads of state in Abuja, Nigeria, the regional bloc announced the lifting of sanctions imposed...
Business
Niger’s exit from ECOWAS, has not affected onion supply yet – Ghana onion sellers
The Onion Sellers Association of Ghana has reassured the public regarding concerns over a potential increase in onion prices due to Niger's withdrawal from...
World
Niger evacuates employees of European Union
Niger's leaders kicked out 15 people from the European Union's mission to help them improve. The Interior Minister of the country, Brig Gen Mohamed...
News
Burkina, Mali and Niger’s decision to exit ECOWAS must be reconsidered – Analyst
An Analyst with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Emmanuel K. Bensah, has criticized the...
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