Niger

Floods hit Niger hard

Almost 400 people died and over 1.5 million were affected by flooding after the heavy rainfall in Niger last year, according to new statistics for the year.

Austrian Woman Kidnapped in Niger

An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in the Nigerian city of Agadez, confirms Austria's Foreign Ministry to AFP.

600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

600 Nigerians have been deported from Libya. The group was forced to make a dangerous and traumatic journey through the desert, writes The Guardian. The EU is again criticized for the agreement the union has entered into with Libya.

Boat Accident in Nigeria – 100 Missing

Chad terminates military cooperation with France

Chad is terminating its military cooperation with France. The announcement comes just hours after a visit by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Suspected new terror group wreaks havoc in Nigeria

Nigeria fears that a new Islamist terrorist group is ravaging the northwestern part of the country.

Tanker Truck Exploded – Over 140 Dead in Inferno

The death toll has risen to over 140 since a tanker truck exploded in northern Nigeria, according to local authorities. People who gathered to collect fuel were burned to death.

Over 1,000 dead in severe flooding