Niger opposition parties form coalition to rally behind former president, ahead of elections
Gathered in a coalition called Cap 20-21, 18 parties launched "an appeal for civic responsibility from all the political forces ...
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Niger’s outgoing president calls against constitutional tweaks ahead of election
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou is set to hand over power after two constitutional terms in office. The peaceful electoral transition ...
Gunmen strike killing scores in Niger amid election uncertainty
Niger's government says gunmen have killed more than 70 people in a suspected terror attack near the border with Mali. ...
Niger to vote again in February for presidential runoff
Niger's ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum will face former president Mahamane Ousmane in a presidential election runoff in February, according ...
Bazoum ahead in Niger elections before final tally
Former minister Mohamed Bazoum was comfortably ahead in Niger’s weekend presidential election held against the backdrop of jihadist violence, partial ...
Tallying of votes begins as Niger awaits historic transition of power
Niger began counting the votes Sunday from an election that is expected to lead to the West African nation's first ...
Niger to vote in first democratic elections after Islamist violence
Niger votes in an election on Sunday that is expected to lead to the first transfer of power between two ...
UN raises concern after attack on refugee camp in Niger
The United Nations has expressed concern over the safety of thousands of refugees and interally displaced persons following the deadly ...
Boko Haram attacks people in south eastern Niger
Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 27 people in southeastern Niger, local media outlets reported Sunday. The armed attack was ...
Niger goes for long shot, plans for the reopening of schools in October
Niger state government has announced the reopening of all basic and post-basic classes of private and public institutions for third ...