Simultaneous car bomb attacks in Niger
18 hours, 57 minutes ago
Paris-based Areva said in a statement that 13 employees were hurt in the attack in Arlit, in the northern part of Niger where armed Islamic extremists have carried out attacks.
Cholera outbreak hits Malian refugee camp in Niger
2 days ago
They include two refugees who died in the Mangaize camp, currently housing 15,000 refugees in the Tillaberi region of Niger, located close to the Malian border.
Nigerian military plane crashes in Niger; 2 dead
17 days ago
Some 6,000 troops from neighboring countries including Nigeria and Niger have been taking part, though Chad has said it's withdrawing its nearly 2,000 soldiers.
U.S. deploys 100 troops to Niger
89 days ago
The base in Niger marks the opening of another far-flung U.S. military front against al Qaeda and its affiliates, adding to drone combat missions in Afghanistan, Yemen and Somalia.
Obama alerts Congress he's sent military personnel to Niger
90 days ago
"Read more here: http://blogs.mcclatchydc.com/washington/2013/02/obama-alerts-congress-hes-sent-military-personnel-to-niger-will-help-french-efforts-in-mali.html#storylink=cpy
Obama: 100 US military personnel deployed to Niger
90 days ago
"The U.S. and Niger signed agreement last month spelling out legal protections and obligations of Americans who might operate from the African nation.
Official: US may set up drone base in Niger
114 days ago
Americans are already in Niger, training local forces.
Islamists destroy bridge near Niger border in Mali
118 days ago
He said the Islamists left their barracks in Ansongo to destroy the bridge that led to the town of Tassiga, which is very close to Niger.
Niger's president vows to help Mali
172 days ago
Niger's president says his country is ready to help Mali regain its northern region which is occupied by Islamist rebels.
