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With Eye on Mali, Niger Adopts New Strategy for Tuareg North

October 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Alex Thurston, On Oct. 1, Niger launched its “Strategy for Development and Security” (SDS), a $2.5 billion, five-year initiative targeting six of the country’s eight regions. The project is part of Niger’s ongoing efforts to prevent the kind of … read more »

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Mali ‘terror threat’ warning given to Africa

June 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mali could become a home for terrorist groups which could threaten the region, France’s president has warned. Francois Hollande was reacting to the concerns of Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou over information relating to Islamist groups. Mr Issoufou said he had … read more »

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Niger warns of new Tuareg rebellion

January 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Arlit – Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou warned on Sunday of a new Tuareg rebellion in the north of the country after clashes between soldiers and rebels in neighbouring Mali. “Recurrent rebellions and residual insecurity [as well as] terrorism eating at … read more »

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Niger to pursue nuclear plans despite Fukushima: president

January 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Niger will push ahead with a plan to develop civilian nuclear energy in partnership with other West African peers despite recent accidents including Fukushima, the country’s president said on Monday. “We have said that in the long term, we will … read more »

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IMF agrees $123 million credit facility for Niger

December 23, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement with Niger on a $123 million extended credit facility program, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said on Thursday at the end of her first trip to Africa as head of the world … read more »

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2 civilians killed in Niger clashes

December 8, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Niamey – A teenager and a woman were killed during clashes this week between demonstrators and police in Zinder, Niger’s second-largest city in the east, the government announced late Wednesday. The government spokesperson, Justice Minister Marou Amadou, said that “unhappy … read more »

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Burkina Faso, Niger – Libya weapons fear

November 14, 2011 by benim

Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso and Niger are concerned about regional insecurity following the conflict in Libya which they fear has led to new arms trafficking, Niger’s prime minister said Monday. “It is a major concern, the trafficking of arms is … read more »

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Niger calls for help to secure Libyan border

September 15, 2011 by benim

Niger called on Wednesday for international help to secure its northern border with Libya, saying the conflict to the north was holding back efforts by its new civilian government to find stability and develop its economy. Justice Minister Marou Amadou … read more »

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Niger launches telephone hotline to fight corruption

August 14, 2011 by benim

Niger’s government has launched a telephone hotline through which citizens can call to report the corrupt practices which have undermined the economy of one of the world’s poorest nations, officials said on Saturday. “This is an innovation. It is a … read more »

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Niger arrests ten after foiled coup

August 3, 2011 by benim

Niger security forces arrested ten soldiers for trying to overthrow the government last month, President Mahamadou Issoufou said late on Tuesday, in his first public mention of the alleged attempted coup. The West African state, a top uranium supplier to … read more »

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Niger creates anti-corruption body

July 27, 2011 by benim

Niger has created an anti-corruption body to step up the fight against graft in the impoverished nation, the government announced Wednesday. The High Authority to Combat Corruption comprises representatives of the Niger administration, private sector and civil society, a government … read more »

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Guinean president invited to G8 summit in France

May 24, 2011 by benim

Guinean President Alpha Conde will be attending the G8 summits set for May 26-27 in Deauville, France as a special guest, the first time for a Guinean head of state to be invited to the gathering. A press release from … read more »

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Niger court frees ousted leader Tandja

May 10, 2011 by benim

Niamey – A Niger appeals court on Tuesday freed the country’s ex-president, Mamadou Tandja, jailed after being ousted in a coup in February 2010, his lawyers said. “All proceedings against Mamadou Tandja have been cancelled. He has been wholly exempted … read more »

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Over 2.6 million go hungry in Niger

May 5, 2011 by benim

Niamey – Over 2.6 million people in Niger do not have enough to eat in the largely desert country which suffered one of its worst ever food crises in 2010 followed by a harsh drought, government said on Thursday. According … read more »

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Niger gets new government

April 21, 2011 by benim

Niamey – Niger’s newly-elected President Mahamadou Issoufou and Prime Minister Brigi Rafini unveiled their first government Thursday, comprising 23 members including six women. Most come from Issoufou’s Niger Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS) or those which backed him in … read more »

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Niger’s new leader appoints Tuareg as PM

April 8, 2011 by benim

Niamey – Niger’s newly elected president Mahamadou Issoufou appointed a member of the Tuareg community as prime minister, just hours after being sworn in and ending the period of military transition. Brigi Rafini, a Tuareg from Agadez in the north … read more »

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Inauguration of Niger president delayed

March 28, 2011 by benim

Niamey – The inauguration of Niger’s newly elected president, initially planned for April 6, will now take place a day later so as not to conflict with that of Benin’s new leader, the presidency said on Monday. “The inauguration of … read more »

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Oumarou accepts defeat in Niger presidential vote

March 16, 2011 by benim

Former prime minister Seini Oumarou on Wednesday accepted his defeat in presidential polls held in Niger on March 12, won by veteran opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou. Ouamara’s acceptance of the voting results marks a successful end to an election aimed … read more »

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Niger’s Issoufou wins presidential race

March 14, 2011 by benim

Niamey – Veteran opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou was declared victor Monday of presidential polls ending a year-long military junta in Niger, which remains deeply poor despite massive uranium stores. In his fifth shot at the country’s top job, the 59-year-old … read more »

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Niger voters pick president

March 12, 2011 by benim

Niamey – The people of Niger voted for a new civilian president on Saturday in landmark polls that the outgoing head of the military junta said should serve as an example of democracy to the whole of Africa. Thirteen months … read more »

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Niger announces presidential run-off candidates

February 4, 2011 by benim

NIAMEY — Niger opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou will face a protege of his long-time foe, ex-president Mamadou Tandja, in a March 12 run-off presidential poll, the electoral commission confirmed on Friday. Social Democratic Party leader Issoufou, 59, took 36.06 percent … read more »

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Observers sign off on Niger poll

February 3, 2011 by benim

Niamey – European and African election observers said on Wednesday they were broadly satisfied with Niger’s presidential election despite a number of technical problems, and called on candidates to respect the results. The West African uranium-producer held a vote on … read more »

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