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August 30, 2024
Niger’s first Para taekwondo athlete's road to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

24-year-old Ide Oumarou Jabirou says he always dreamt of one day carving out his path to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and his amputated left arm was not an obstacle. VOA Africa Reporter Boureima Balima has the young athlete’s story from Niamey, Niger, narrated by Omary Kaseko. Camera: Luc Oga. In collaboration with Egab.co.

August 21, 2024
Sahel juntas write to UN over alleged Ukraine rebel support

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have urged the U.N. Security Council to "take responsibility" for Ukraine's alleged support of rebels, following an attack in July in which Malian soldiers and mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group were killed. Reuters’ David Doyle has more.
May 16, 2024
US loses stategic influence in Niger to Russia, Iran

A U.S. delegation is discussing the withdrawal of its troops from military-led Niger as Washington prepares to abandon its strategic position in the Sahel where Russia and Iran are gaining ground.
May 16, 2024
Benin allows Niger’s oil crude oil through its port

A diplomatic squabble between Benin and Niger appears to have ended, at least for now. This, after Benin decided Wednesday to allow crude oil from Niger to ship through ports in Benin. Reuters reported Wednesday Benin blocked exports from landlocked Niger and demanded Niger to reopen its border to goods from Benin. Senegalese political analyst Ibrahima Kane says tells VOA’s James Butty, both countries are in violation of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols
May 03, 2024
IMF says Niger and Senegal are among sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economies

The International Monetary Fund says the two sub-Saharan African nation’s growing economies are due to their oil and gas resources. The Bretton Wood Institution, in its 2024 economic outlook for the region, says while it is optimistic about good regional economic recovery growth but suggests it has been more sluggish than expected. VOA’s Ignatius Annor reports from Washington.
May 03, 2024
Russian troops deploy to Niger base housing US soldiers, Pentagon says

U.S Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday said Russian soldiers had deployed to an air base in Niger that also houses American troops, after the West African nation’s military rulers decided to expel Washington’s forces.
April 26, 2024
Niger seeks closer ties with Russia

Niger had strong defense ties with the United States, but since last year's military coup, the country's new leaders have pursued closer ties with Russia. Joseph Siegle, director of research at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies spoke with VOA's Mohamed Elshinnawi about Niger’s developing relationship with Russia.
April 12, 2024
Russian Military Instructors Arrive in Niger

Russian military instructors on Wednesday arrived in Niger in a plane loaded with military equipment as part of the West African nation's deepening security ties with Moscow, state television RTN reported on Thursday.
April 05, 2024
Niger’s Junta Chief Dissolves Local Councils

NIAMEY, NIGER — The head of Niger’s military government on Thursday ordered the dissolution of all local councils and put an army officer in charge of the capital, state media announced.
March 27, 2024
Russia Discusses ‘Bilateral Issues’ with Mali and Niger Junta Leaders

BAMAKO, MALI — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday discussed security and economic cooperation with Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita by phone, both countries said.
March 22, 2024
At least 23 Niger Soldiers Killed in Ambush, Defense Ministry Says

NIAMEY — Militants killed at least 23 Nigerien soldiers and wounded 17 more during an attack on a military unit in the northwestern corner of the nation on Wednesday, the defense ministry said.
March 19, 2024
Niger, US Relations Uncertain After Junta Orders Troop Departure

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say they are still engaging in dialogue with Niger’s junta days after the West African country ordered U.S. troops out of the country following a visit by a high-level delegation that traveled to Niamey last week.

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