Niger

At Least 38 Civilians Killed in Ambush in Western Niger

Armed men have killed at least 38 civilians in an ambush in the troubled western part of Niger.

Swiss and Australian women freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Niger

Two women have been released after more than a year and a half in captivity in Niger, Libyan media reported, according to AFP.

Two Chadian Soldiers Killed and Nine Injured in Clashes in Gold-Rich North

Two soldiers have died and nine have been injured in clashes between Chad's military and forces critical of the regime in the country's north, the military said on Thursday.

Major Oil and Gas Leak in Niger Causes Serious Environmental Damage

Large amounts of oil and gas are leaking from a facility in Niger. The country's energy ministry describes the leak as an “exceptionally serious environmental accident.”

37 detainees die in Nigerian custody after arrest on illegal mining suspicion

37 people were found dead on Thursday in a detention center in Nigeria, where they had been detained on suspicion of illegal mining, local authorities said.

Niger says dozens of soldiers killed or captured in mutiny, AP cannot confirm

Niger junta regains control of base in Niamey with Russian help

Fighting broke out on Saturday in Niger's capital, Niamey, between the presidential guard and rebel military units. The military junta has fought back with the help of Russian forces.

Militant Islamist group attacks worshippers in Nigeria, kills several and abducts dozens

A militant Islamist group in Nigeria has attacked Friday prayer participants, abducting a large number of people and killing several, witnesses said.