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Families of suspected illegal miners who died in Nigerian detention accuse officials of mistreatment

Lawan Mohammed is distraught over the death of his 25-year-old son Sulieman who was found dead in the custody of a Nigerian security agency

The Independent UK

Nigeria names panel to probe deaths of 37 miners held in detention

Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people while they were held in custody on suspicion of illegal gold-mining in Niger state.

Radio France Internationale

Survivors recount panic and struggle to breathe in Nigerian prison cell where 37 died

Police fire teargas as protests break out in city of Minna after deaths of suspected illegal goldminers, many of whom were children

The Guardian - US

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Nigeria police fire tear gas at protesters gathering over the deaths of 37 miners in custody

Police in Nigeria have fired tear gas at protesters demanding justice for 37 miners who died in custody

The Independent UK

At least 37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in central Nigeria

Nigerian authorities launched an investigation Thursday after 37 suspected illegal miners died in a civil defence detention facility in central Niger state, with conflicting accounts blaming either a disease outbreak or overcrowding and poor ventilation.

France 24

Martian Meteorite Record Sale: Niger probes ‘illicit international trafficking’; trade rules under scrutiny

In 2023, a remarkable meteorite originating from Mars was unearthed in Niger's Agadez region. Weighing an impressive 54 pounds, this authentic piece of Martian material captured public attention before being auctioned in New York, where it sold for over 5.3 million dollars, setting a record as the costliest meteorite ever.…

The Times of India

Niger’s junta leader appoints new head of military following mutiny

Niger’s junta leader has appointed a new armed forces chief after a deadly mutiny threatened their hold on power

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JNIM jihadists step up incursions into northern Benin

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022. The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighters. Benin's…

France 24

The Guardian view on Nigeria’s kidnappings: a country can’t prosper when going to school is a danger

Editorial: Abductions are resurging and may be spreading to new areas – with young children among the victims. A military response alone won’t work

The Guardian - UK

Former RFI journalist disappears in Niger after attempted coup

Reporters Without Borders has called for an investigation into the disappearance of Moussa Kaka, the director of a television station in Niger and a former correspondent for Radio France International, days after a failed coup in the country.

Radio France Internationale

Niger’s failed coup is a warning to the Sahel’s military rulers: those with power must keep their promises

Niger’s military regime, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, faced its most significant challenge on 29 August 2026 since coming to power in 2023. For several hours, soldiers clashed with forces loyal to the junta across the capital, Niamey, in an apparent attempt to seize power. The situation then stabilised and…

The Conversation

Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on Russia

A failed mutiny in Niger over the weekend shows how important Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries are in the country, according to analysts. They argue that the failed mutiny on Saturday shows how the country's security landscape has worsened and contradicts claims from Niger's junta about the country's independence from foreign…

France 24

Niger coup attempt: 'Russians saved the day' analyst tells RFI

Niger’s military government has survived its most serious internal challenge since seizing power in 2023, after Russian paramilitaries helped loyalist forces crush last Saturday's attempted coup in the capital, Niamey. RFI spoke to an expert who explains how this episode has left General Abdourahamane Tiani’s junta weakened and more dependent…

Radio France Internationale

Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

Niger's junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend

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The Economic Times

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger's ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Niger's capital Niamey is calm after soldiers staged a mutiny which was repelled. Loyal forces, aided by Russian troops, quelled the unrest which occurred at the airport. The mutiny appeared to stem from grievances over worsening security and soldier welfare. Neighbors and allies have expressed their full support for Niger's…

France 24

Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps

Life returned to normal in Niger's capital on Sunday, a day after mutineers stormed both the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey's main airport, resisting forces loyal to the ruling junta until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened. State TV reported that dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested, with…

The Independent UK

Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened

Niger’s capital, Niamey, appears calm after young soldiers staged a mutiny against the ruling military junta

Radio France Internationale

Niamey back to normal after soldier mutiny

Life returned to normal in Niger's capital, Niamey, on Sunday, after the military regime and its Russian paramilitary partners put down a mutiny by soldiers.

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The Times of India

Niger 'mutiny': Dozens of rebel soldiers arrested or killed; Russia assists loyalist forces

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'Soldiers attempted mutiny': Niger's defence minister after gunfire, blasts heard in capital Niamey

The Niger government said a group of soldiers had attempted to stage a mutiny and that the situation was now under control after sustained gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday in Niamey, the capital of the West African country.

The Economic Times

Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witnesses say

Niamey's night sky lit up with heavy gunfire and explosions, echoing through the capital of Niger. The chaos unfolded near the Diori Hamani International Airport and in the vicinity of the presidential palace. Following the unrest, security personnel swiftly established a presence in the area. With this being the third…

Euronews

Heavy gunfire in Niger capital as clashes reported at presidential palace

A military junta has rule Niger for three years but has struggled to contend with jihadist violence.

The Independent UK

Gunfire and explosions reported in Niger's capital, local media and witness say

Local media and an Associated Press witness say heavy gunfire and explosions were heard overnight into Saturday morning in Niger’s capital of Niamey

The Economic Times

Mutinous soldiers attack airport, presidency in Niger capital, sources say

Gunfire and explosions erupted across Niger's capital on Saturday morning. Mutinous soldiers reportedly attacked the airport and areas near the presidency. State television and radio went offline as security forces mobilized in response. This incident marks a new threat to the rule of Abdourahamane Tiani. Niger, a key uranium producer,…

Radio France Internationale

Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control

Niger's ruling junta said Saturday it "gradually took back control" after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around the capital including the presidential palace, after the city was rocked by hours of heavy gunfire.

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