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The Ghanaian black Jews who found their ancestry through a vision

Until 1976, the only identity the black Jews residing in the West African nation of Ghana had was that they were a special breed...

Terrorists kill 3 persons in ongoing attack on Niger State Community, residents flee homes

The suspected terrorists, SaharaReporters reliably gathered, arrived in the community in large numbers on Monday afternoon, shooting sporadically in different directions.At least three persons...

American citizen reportedly kidnapped in southern Niger – Sources

Armed men on motorbikes have kidnapped an American citizen from his home in southern Niger, according to security sources.The incident happened in the early...

IS ‘behind killing of six French aid workers in Niger’

The Islamic State group has said its militants were behind the killing of six French aid workers, their local guide and driver in Niger...

Niger floods force 225,000 from their homes

The authorities in Niger say recent flooding in the capital, Niamey, has forced over 225,000 people from their homes.The number of deaths has risen...

Niger attack: French aid workers among eight killed by gunmen

Gunmen have attacked a group of aid workers in Niger, killing six French citizens, their local guide and driver, officials say.The gunmen arrived on...

Niger ‘lost $50m’ in army corruption scandal

Niger's state prosecutor says there is evidence that the country lost almost $50m (£40m) through a military procurement scandal.Referring to an audit by the...

Coronavirus: Niger reopens mosques, churches

Niger has further relaxed Coronavirus restrictions, allowing mosques and churches to reopen from Wednesday.Places of worship had been closed for nearly two months as...

Niger attacks: At least 20 killed in Tillaberi villages

At least 20 people have been killed in attacks by gunmen on several villages in Niger, local authorities say.Tidjani Ibrahim Katiella, governor of Tillaberi...

Death toll in Niger army base attack ‘rises to 89’

The death toll from Thursday's attack by rebel fighters on a Niger army base has risen to at least 89, security sources said, surpassing...

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