Niger

‘Equine strep throat’ kills 4,000 donkeys

A contagious bacterial infection known as "equine strep throat" has killed more than 4,000 donkeys Read More

Niger recalls ambassador to Qatar in solidarity with Arab states

NIAMEY: Niger said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Qatar in solidarity with Arab… Read More

Meningitis epidemic kills 45 in Niger

NIAMEY: A meningitis epidemic that broke out in January in Niger has so far killed… Read More

Thousands march to support Niger army after Boko Haram attacks

NIAMEY: Tens of thousands of people marched through Niger's capital Niamey on Tuesday to support… Read More

45 churches torched in Niger capital in blasphemy demos: police

NIAMEY: Forty-five churches were torched over the weekend in Niger's capital during deadly protests over… Read More

Muslim scholars call for calm in riot-hit Niger

NIAMEY: Some 20 Muslim scholars on Saturday called for calm in the Niger capital, where… Read More

Angry protesters set fire to French cultural centre in Niger

NIAMEY: Protesters angered by Charlie Hebdo's latest blasphemous cartoon set fire Friday to the French… Read More

Niger bans Charlie Hebdo over recent blasphemy

NIAMEY: Niger Thursday banned distribution of Charlie Hebdo in the mainly Muslim country, with the… Read More