Niger mine workers back govt. nationalisation of Somair
Niger’s main mine workers’ union has endorsed the military government’s move to nationalise Somair, one of the…
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AfDB cuts Africa’s ’25 growth forecast to 3.9%
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has cut its 2025 economic growth forecast for Africa to 3.9 per cent, down from…
Egypt condemns ‘heinous terrorist’ attack on Niger army post
Egypt on Tuesday condemned what it described as a “heinous terrorist” attack that targeted a military site in the…
Egypt condemns deadly terrorist attack on Niger mosque
Egypt has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack on a mosque in southwestern Niger, which resulted in…
Niger to see economic rebound driven by oil revenues – World Bank
Niger anticipates an economic recovery driven by oil revenues, according to the World Bank's latest update. Despite…
Egypt remains Africa’s top investment destination – UNCTAD
Egypt has been named Africa's top destination for foreign investment for the second consecutive year, according to…
Niger misses debt payment, default climbs to nearly $520mln
Niger missed 13.4 billion CFA francs ($22 million) debt payment last week, which brings the country’s total default…
Niger fails to pay another bond payment
Niger has failed to pay several bond payments due to the sanctions imposed amid its military coup in July.
Niger to construct first-ever sports arena for $100mln
Niger plans to construct a $100 million Sports Arena to be constructed between Abuja and Suleija, in an effort to…
Mo Salah scores two, misses two penalties in eventful night with Egypt
Egypt's Mohamed Salah was in the thick of the action as Egypt cruised to a 6-0 win in their 2019 Africa Cup of…
Italy aims to send up to 470 troops to Niger rein people-smuggling
Italy aims to deploy up to 470 troops to Niger to help tackle people-smuggling, the military General Staff…
Gunmen kidnap U.S. aid worker in Niger towards Mali; mayor
Gunmen raided the house of a U.S. aid worker in central Niger overnight, killing his two guards before driving him…
Niger chooses president in tense polls
Voters in Niger are to go the polls in the country's presidential and parliamentary elections. President Mahamadou…
Policeman killed in drive-by shooting at Niger Embassy in Cairo
A policeman was killed and three others were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at security forces…
Boko Haram Launches First Attack in Niger
The Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram has attacked a town in Niger for the first time, witnesses say.…
Arab Bank For Economic Development Signs 6 Loan Contracts Worth US$54.1 Mln
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa signed six loan agreements worth US$ 54.1 million with Togo,…
Hany Mahmoud: $45 mln Cooperation Agreement Between Niger, Egyptian Co.
Eng. Hany Mahmoud, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, asserted that there is an agreement…
EGX 30 Soars 5.11% This Week As New President Takes Office
Egyptian Exchange benchmark EGX30 index jumped 5.11 % this week, representing an increase of 240.98 points, ending…
El Sewedy To Invest 350 Mln In Niger’s Power Project
Egypt’s El Sewedy Electric Co. (SWDY.CA) has revealed plans to enter Niger’s market by investing about $350 million…
Food insecurity still a worry
Africa's Pulse reports that the Sahel region of West Africa is facing a severe food security situation.…
More than Six Million Nigeriens need Food Aid
More than six million people in Niger need immediate help as the country faces a persistent food crisis due to…
Gadhafi son under house arrest in Niger, Libya says
one of ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's surviving sons has had his phone cut off and been placed under house…