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78,000 Cameroonians, others sought asylum in Nigeria —UN report
At least 78,962 persons sought asylum in Nigeria from 2000 to 2024, The PUNCH has learnt.This is based on a collation of published data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for the ...
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Niger downgrades French as it distances from its colonial past with a new official language
In a bold attempt to establish its autonomy and remove colonial influence, Niger has formally designated Hausa its national ...
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Niger Junta's Release of Detainees Falls Short [press release]
Dozens Set Free but Ex-President Bazoum, Others Remain Wrongfully ImprisonedThis week, Niger's military junta released about 50 people from prison, including several former government officials, ...
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DHQ Dismisses Reports of Niger's MNJTF Withdrawal
DHQ said efforts must be made to prevent any member state from leaving the Force.The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports of Niger Republic's withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task ...
Mineral resources in the Sahel: juntas break new ground
In Niger, a local company has been granted a license to mine copper. Meanwhile, military governments in Mali and Burkina Faso ...
Sahel juntas drive new era in mineral extraction
"Niger is continuing its programme of diversifying mining production" with a move that "marks its entry into the restricted circle of countries producing this strategic mineral," according to a ...
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Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government
Niger's junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in ...
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All of Africa Today - April 2, 2025
Niger Frees Dozens Detained After Coup Including Former Top OfficialsThe military government in Niger, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has announced the release dozens of prisoners, amongst them ...
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Niger’s military leaders releases detained ministers, not ousted President amid calls for reconciliation
Breaking News in Ghana, Ghana Sports News, Ghana News, News in Ghana, latest in ghana, Business in Ghana, Entertainment in Ghana , Top Stories, Headlines in Ghana, Politics in Ghana ...
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Niger Frees Dozens Detained After Coup Including Former Top Officials
Niger's military government says it has released some 50 people detained after last year's coup - including former ministers, political figures and a journalist. The announcement was made on national ...
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Niger Junta Announces Release of 50 Detainees, Including Former Ministers
The Niger junta announced on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, the release of around 50 individuals, including former ministers ...
Niger’s junta frees dozens of former officials detained after 2023 coup, but not Bazoum
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Niger's military junta has freed dozens of former government officials and military officers detained ...