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Niger
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American missionary Kevin Rideout freed following nine-month abduction in Niger
After being held for over nine months, American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released and is currently under the care of U.S. authorities.
Bus collision in Niger results in 22 fatalities, including 17 soldiers
A head-on bus collision in southern Niger has left 22 people dead, including 17 soldiers, and 37 others injured.
Military operation recovers 308 hostages in Kwara and Niger forest areas
A security operation led by the ONSA has secured the release of 308 people abducted six months ago from communities in Kwara and Niger states.
38 Nigerien soldiers killed in coordinated Islamic State attacks
Suspected Islamic State fighters killed 38 Nigerien soldiers in two separate attacks in the Diffa and Dosso regions, highlighting ongoing regional security instability.
Boko Haram militants kill ten Nigerien troops
Approximately 10 Nigerien soldiers were killed during a Boko Haram militant assault near the town of N’Guigmi in the Diffa region.
Operation HADIN KAI exonerates Nigerien herder of terror allegations
Operation HADIN KAI has cleared Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, a Nigerien camel herder, of terrorism suspicions following an extensive military investigation.
Nigerian Army exonerates Niger Republic citizen Muhammad Zein-Nur of terrorism allegations
The Nigerian military has officially cleared Nigerien national Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur of suspected terrorist links following a thorough intelligence investigation.
Jigawa State Settles Decades-Old Border Land Conflict
Jigawa State has ended a 47-year border land dispute between communities in Nigeria and Niger, distributing new farmland to affected residents to restore peace and stability.
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Propose Joint 2032 AFCON Bid
Military regimes in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have formally expressed interest in jointly hosting the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.
Moscow Reaffirms Security Partnership with Sahel Military Governments
Russia has pledged to sustain military support for the Alliance of Sahel States as the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger shift their strategic focus toward Moscow.