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UN struggles to replace resident coordinator

The Burkianbe junta has once again rejected the United Nations' request for certification for a replacement of the organisation's resident coordinator Barbara Manzi.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.05.2023

OCP plans more fertiliser plants in West Africa

After opening its first fertiliser plant in Nigeria last October, phosphate giant OCP, 95% owned by the Moroccan state, is keen to repeat that success elsewhere in West Africa. It is prospecting in Togo and Senegal.

Subscribers only Business 19.05.2023

President Traore pampers miner Iamgold

Despite needing money to buy weapons to fight armed groups in the north of Burkina Faso, the junta has decided to turn a blind eye to the Canadian firm's infringement of customs regulations. IamGold is the last mining firm operating in this region beset by terrorist violence.

Subscribers only Mining 16.05.2023

Mohamed Bazoum tries to revive military cooperation with Bamako

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum at the Elysee presidential Palace, in Paris, France, 09 July 2021, following a video summit with leaders of G5 Sahel countries. © Stéphane de Sakutin/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Defence 10.05.2023

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Paris mulls drastic reduction of French troops in Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Port-Bouët camp, Ivory Coast, December 2019. © Media Coulibaly/Reuters

Subscribers only Defence 09.05.2023

Niamey in talks with French events agency Viparis for its international conferences

Niger is holding talks with French events operator Viparis over a partnership deal for the organisation of conferences and forums in France and internationally, which Niamey counts on to attract investors.

Subscribers only Business 09.05.2023

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The hunt for Areva's lost 'uraniumgate' millions from Niamey to Lagos

Investigations into the wealth management company Helin International have revealed details of the beneficiaries of operations by the French state-owned nuclear firm Areva in Niger in 2011. US authorities have identified a regular contractor of the US State Department, which appears to be at the heart of the Areva affair.

Subscribers only Business 27.04.2023

The Kennedy bridge at dusk in Niamey in September 2013.

Mozambican ex-foreign minister tipped for top UNOWAS job

At UN headquarters in New York, the name Leonardo Santos Simão, Mozambique's former foreign minister under Joaquim Chissano, is doing the rounds as the potential next head of UNOWAS.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.04.2023

In Focus
From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

A businessman from the north of Nigeria who is as powerful as he is discreet, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal is developing his activities in Niger with the approval of the authorities.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 17.04.2023

Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Mohamed Bazoum (L), Mahamadou Issoufou (R).

Yacoub Sidya, Russian group Nordgold's invisible partner

Companies linked to Mauritanian businessman Yacoub Sidya are omnipresent around the African operations of Russian miner Nordgold, which was hit by sanctions after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The gold mining firm, however, takes great care to remain in the background.

Subscribers only Mining, Commodity traders 17.04.2023

Italian ministry of defence agency wins €40m EU contract

The EU chose Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo to equip Niger's armed forces with supplies for its training programme there, for an estimated €40m.

Subscribers only Defence 13.04.2023

Washington provides $1m to help West African states transition back to democracy

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is about to launch a new programme, financed by the State Department, to encourage the return to civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Chad.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.04.2023

French defence committee boss Gassilloud due in Dakar and Niamey to discuss military bases

After a trip to Abidjan, the head of the French parliament's armed forces committee, Thomas Gassilloud, will travel to Senegal and Niger this month to discuss the reorganisation of French military deployment in West Africa.

Subscribers only Defence 04.04.2023

Thomas Gassilloud, president of the National Defense and Armed Forces Commission, the 24th of January 2023

In Bruxelles, Coalition of the Sahel to thrash out new strategy

Members of the Sahel Coalition will meet in Brussels on 27 March under the leadership of Djimet Adoum. The approach to be taken after Mali's withdrawal from the G5 Sahel last year will be on the agenda.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.03.2023

President Bazoum hunts for electronic eavesdropping technology

French and Israeli firms are among the contenders hoping to supply electronic listening and geolocation technology to Niger. A veteran military equipment broker known as Petit Boubé has agreed to pay for the equipment.

Subscribers only Defence 20.03.2023

World Bank boss David Malpass to make farewell visit to Niamey

The president of the World Bank David Malpass is expected to travel to Niamey at the end of March where he should meet with the Nigerien head of state Mohamed Bazoum.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.03.2023

EU seeks military personnel for new training mission in Niger

The EU has launched an internal force generation campaign to identify member states willing to deploy military personnel to Niger as part of a training mission to support the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).

Subscribers only Defence 06.03.2023

Global Atomic's uranium mine back on track after court victory

Thanks to its connections within the government, the Canadian junior obtained a rapid hearing in its bid to overturn a recent adverse court ruling regarding its Dasa uranium project.

Subscribers only Mining 03.03.2023

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

The UN World Food Programme decided on a new support plan for Africa in early February. The budget is close to €30m.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.03.2023

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

The French president is about to catch everyone off guard with an early unveiling of his plans to reorganise the French military in Africa. He initially planned to make this announcement during his tour of Central Africa next month.

Subscribers only Defence 24.02.2023

French president Emmanuel Macron at the military base in Djibouti on 12 March 2019.

Tensions brew between Orano and Niamey over Imouraren

The operating permit for the uranium mine is at the heart of the French nuclear giant's talks with the Niger government. The Bazoum administration considers the permit to be null and void and wants to negotiate a new comprehensive partnership.

Subscribers only Mining 23.02.2023

Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Negotiations with the government aimed at allowing the French firm to stay in the water distribution game in Niger have slowed down in recent weeks. At the heart of the issue lie legal and political complications over the renewal of Veolia's activities on site.

Subscribers only Business 22.02.2023

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Niger

UN struggles to replace resident coordinator

OCP plans more fertiliser plants in West Africa

President Traore pampers miner Iamgold

Mohamed Bazoum tries to revive military cooperation with Bamako

Spotlight
Paris mulls drastic reduction of French troops in Africa

Niamey in talks with French events agency Viparis for its international conferences

Spotlight
The hunt for Areva's lost 'uraniumgate' millions from Niamey to Lagos

Mozambican ex-foreign minister tipped for top UNOWAS job

In Focus
From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

Yacoub Sidya, Russian group Nordgold's invisible partner

Italian ministry of defence agency wins €40m EU contract

Washington provides $1m to help West African states transition back to democracy

French defence committee boss Gassilloud due in Dakar and Niamey to discuss military bases

In Bruxelles, Coalition of the Sahel to thrash out new strategy

President Bazoum hunts for electronic eavesdropping technology

World Bank boss David Malpass to make farewell visit to Niamey

EU seeks military personnel for new training mission in Niger

Global Atomic's uranium mine back on track after court victory

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

Tensions brew between Orano and Niamey over Imouraren

Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Niamey looks to rid itself of Western arms donations maintenance headache

Bruno Fuchs and French MPs pay visit to Niamey

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

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Niger

UN struggles to replace resident coordinator

OCP plans more fertiliser plants in West Africa

President Traore pampers miner Iamgold

Mohamed Bazoum tries to revive military cooperation with Bamako

Spotlight Paris mulls drastic reduction of French troops in Africa

Niamey in talks with French events agency Viparis for its international conferences

Spotlight The hunt for Areva's lost 'uraniumgate' millions from Niamey to Lagos

Mozambican ex-foreign minister tipped for top UNOWAS job

In Focus From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey

Yacoub Sidya, Russian group Nordgold's invisible partner

Italian ministry of defence agency wins €40m EU contract

Washington provides $1m to help West African states transition back to democracy

French defence committee boss Gassilloud due in Dakar and Niamey to discuss military bases

In Bruxelles, Coalition of the Sahel to thrash out new strategy

President Bazoum hunts for electronic eavesdropping technology

World Bank boss David Malpass to make farewell visit to Niamey

EU seeks military personnel for new training mission in Niger

Global Atomic's uranium mine back on track after court victory

New WFP aid package for Ouagadougou, Abuja and N'Djamena

Macron to bring forward statement on French bases in Africa

Tensions brew between Orano and Niamey over Imouraren

Veolia faces legal challenges to stay in water distribution in Niger

Niamey looks to rid itself of Western arms donations maintenance headache

Bruno Fuchs and French MPs pay visit to Niamey

French armed forces minister Lecornu due in Abidjan and Dakar

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Spotlight
Paris mulls drastic reduction of French troops in Africa

Spotlight
The hunt for Areva's lost 'uraniumgate' millions from Niamey to Lagos

In Focus
From Issoufou to Bazoum, billionaire Mangal remains the most influential Nigerian in Niamey