Niger

Jul- 2026 -

9 July

Russia to ‘Continue Its Support’ for Sahel States’ Militaries: Statement

Russia will continue to provide military backing to the junta-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which have formed a breakaway regional alliance that has strained ties with the West.

3 July

Africa

A Nigerian soldier wipes sweat off his face while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise working with multinational special operations groups. The exercise is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 (SW/AW) Evan Parker/Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

Nigeria Pushing Anti-Jihadist Collaboration With Benin, Niger: Defense Minister

Nigeria is working to increase military cooperation with Benin and Niger as jihadists from the Sahel encroach on the country's northwest, the Nigerian defense minister said.

Jun- 2026 -

19 June

Africa

Al-Qaeda linked al-shabab recruits walk down a street on March 5, 2012 in the Deniile district of Somalian capital, Mogadishu

Staff Writer With AFP

Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Attack Niger Airport, 11 Soldiers Killed

A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday's attack on the airport of Niger's capital, Niamey that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, six months after other jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive site.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Armed Attackers Kill 16 Civilians Near Niger’s Border With Mali

Armed attackers killed 16 civilians in western Niger this week when they ambushed a convoy of trucks near the Malian border, local sources told AFP on Sunday.

9 March

Africa

Nigerien soldiers near a French airbase in Niger

Staff Writer With AFP

Attack Targets Niger Military Base at Airport

Niger's army repelled an attack on a military drone base at the airport in the southwestern city of Tahoua.

Feb- 2026 -

28 February

Terrorism

Staff Writer With AFP

Locals in Niger Say ‘Terrorists’ Killed 25 Near Mali

Local sources in western Niger said "terrorists" killed 25 members of a militia in several villages near the Mali border.

12 February

Africa

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Army Says Repelled Rebel Attack on Oil Pipeline

Niger's army said Wednesday it had repelled a rebel attack targeting a major oil pipeline in the east of the country, while the assailants said they had inflicted "heavy losses" on the security forces.

10 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Military Drone Strike in Niger Killed 17 Civilians in January: HRW

A drone strike apparently carried out by Niger's military killed 17 civilians, among them children, in western Niger last month, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

Dec- 2025 -

27 December

Africa