ECOWAS authorizes military intervention in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the activation of a standby force for possible use against the new military rulers in Niger.
Boko Haram Attacks Army Camp in Niger , Killing 8
Eight soldiers are dead and three others are missing in northeastern Niger following an attack by Boko Haram on an army camp, the country’s defense minister said Tuesday.
Niger Defense Ministry: Military Operation Kills 120 ‘Terrorists’
A joint operation by Nigerien and French troops in southwest Niger killed 120 “terrorists” and seized bomb-making equipment and vehicles, the defense ministry of Niger said Friday.
Attack on Military Base in Niger Leaves 25 Killed
TEHRAN (Iran News) – A military base, located around 209 kilometers north of Niger capital city of Niamey, was under attack by unidentified militants on Thursday, media reported. The attack on the military base left 25 servicemen of Niger and 63 assailants dead while six soldiers were injured, the local defense ministry said as quoted […]
Rouhani felicitates Niger on Republic Day
TEHRAN– Iranian President Rouhani has forwarded a message of felicitation to the President of Niger on the occasion of the country’s Republic Day on Dec. 18. In his message, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated President Mahamadou Issoufou and the people of Niger as they celebrate the 59th anniversary of the founding of the Republic and […]