The Latest Breaking News from Niger

Every minute, a child somewhere on the planet loses their battle against malaria. Four African nations account for just over half of all deaths worldwide: Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Niger. Global health chiefs say extreme weather events are driving sharp increases in both infections and deaths, particularly…

Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted to humans by the female Anopheles mosquito. Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of the disease. In 2021, for instance, around 247 million cases of malaria were…

Random kidnappings of students have become common in parts of northern Nigeria in the last decade.

The German government on Wednesday paved the way for German troops' participation in a European Union military mission in Niger, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters after the cabinet decision.

Niamey (AFP) - Niger's defence ministry said Friday its troops killed 79 "terrorists" in operations last week that involved a foray into neighbouring Mali. 

Paris (AFP) - A wave of disinformation attacks has hit Niger, a country that has become a linchpin in western strategy in the jihadist-torn Sahel, an AFP investigation has found.

Agadez, previously a major migration route before smuggling was criminalised in Niger, is home to many footballers.

Vélizy-Villacoublay (France) (AFP) - French journalist Olivier Dubois, 48, made an emotional return home on Tuesday following nearly two years in captivity in the Sahel, greeted by his family and President Emmanuel Macron at an airport near Paris.

Vélizy-Villacoublay (France) (AFP) - French journalist Olivier Dubois made an emotional return home on Tuesday following nearly two years in captivity in the Sahel, with his family and President Emmanuel Macron greeting him at an airport near Paris.