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Niger Names New Chief Of Staff After Foiled Mutiny

NewsDeskNgSep 12, 2026September 12, 20260

The country has been run by General Tiani since a coup in July 2023 that toppled the elected president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained ever since. Niger’s junta chief appointed a new chief of staff, state TV reported on Friday, after a thwarted army mutiny last month shook his...

Terrorists Kill 20 In Niger, Dozens In Kebbi As Attacks Spread Across Communities

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

Coordinated attacks by terrorists in Niger and Kebbi leave dozens dead, displacing residents across communities. Terrorists have reportedly killed at least 20 people in several communities in Niger State and dozens more in Kebbi State, in a wave of attacks that has forced residents to flee their homes. According to...