Niger Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/niger/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:37:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://afinjufm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cropped-Afinju_Logo-removebg-preview-32x32.png Niger Archives - Afinju FM https://afinjufm.com/tag/niger/ 32 32 233669348 Heavy Gunfire Erupts Near Niger Capital’s International Airport https://afinjufm.com/heavy-gunfire-erupts-near-niger-capitals-international-airport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heavy-gunfire-erupts-near-niger-capitals-international-airport https://afinjufm.com/heavy-gunfire-erupts-near-niger-capitals-international-airport/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:37:12 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=18401 Heavy gunfire and explosions has erupted near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours. Videos filmed by residents of the area showed streaks of light in the sky with the sound of loud explosions, while other images showed flames several metres high and charred cars. According to residents of a neighbourhood […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/heavy-gunfire-erupts-near-niger-capitals-international-airport/feed/ 0 18401 130 Pupils, Teachers Rescued in Niger State, Set to Arrive in Minna https://afinjufm.com/130-pupils-teachers-rescued-in-niger-state-set-to-arrive-in-minna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=130-pupils-teachers-rescued-in-niger-state-set-to-arrive-in-minna https://afinjufm.com/130-pupils-teachers-rescued-in-niger-state-set-to-arrive-in-minna/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:46:25 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=17837 The remaining 130 kidnapped pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained freedom. Security sources said that the release took place in a forest between Kwara and Niger states. According to reports, armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and vehicles from the Office of […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/130-pupils-teachers-rescued-in-niger-state-set-to-arrive-in-minna/feed/ 0 17837 Bandits Abduct 24 in Niger Community, Maim Blind Man in Separate Attack https://afinjufm.com/bandits-abduct-24-in-niger-community-maim-blind-man-in-separate-attack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bandits-abduct-24-in-niger-community-maim-blind-man-in-separate-attack https://afinjufm.com/bandits-abduct-24-in-niger-community-maim-blind-man-in-separate-attack/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:42:54 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16636 Bandits have kidnapped 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro LGA of Niger State.

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/bandits-abduct-24-in-niger-community-maim-blind-man-in-separate-attack/feed/ 0 16636 Bandits Kill 16 Vigilantes, Kidnap 42 in Fresh Attacks in Niger https://afinjufm.com/bandits-kill-16-vigilantes-kidnap-42-in-fresh-attacks-in-niger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bandits-kill-16-vigilantes-kidnap-42-in-fresh-attacks-in-niger https://afinjufm.com/bandits-kill-16-vigilantes-kidnap-42-in-fresh-attacks-in-niger/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:19:50 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=16046 According to a community source, the first attack occurred in Dutsen Magaji, where 22 people were taken. Vigilantes pursued the attackers and engaged them in a gun battle, during which three of the vigilantes lost their lives and several others sustained injuries. The assailants reportedly returned days later, invading Magama village during early morning prayers. […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/bandits-kill-16-vigilantes-kidnap-42-in-fresh-attacks-in-niger/feed/ 0 16046 Niger boat accident wipes out family of 10 https://afinjufm.com/niger-boat-accident-wipes-out-family-of-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=niger-boat-accident-wipes-out-family-of-10 https://afinjufm.com/niger-boat-accident-wipes-out-family-of-10/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:32:06 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=12216 The tragic incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Saturday when a boat carrying passengers from Guni in the Munya Local Government Area to a weekly market capsized after hitting a submerged tree log on the river. The Sarkin Ruwa of Zumba, Umar Isah, who confirmed the development, said the victims were mostly traders heading to […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/niger-boat-accident-wipes-out-family-of-10/feed/ 0 12216 Nigeria, Niger hold talks to mend strained relations https://afinjufm.com/nigeria-niger-hold-talks-to-mend-strained-relations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-niger-hold-talks-to-mend-strained-relations https://afinjufm.com/nigeria-niger-hold-talks-to-mend-strained-relations/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:23:43 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=9956 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has embarked on a working visit to Niamey, Niger Republic’s capital.

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/nigeria-niger-hold-talks-to-mend-strained-relations/feed/ 0 9956 Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language https://afinjufm.com/niger-dumps-french-adopts-hausa-as-national-language/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=niger-dumps-french-adopts-hausa-as-national-language https://afinjufm.com/niger-dumps-french-adopts-hausa-as-national-language/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:23:03 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=9874 Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role.

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/niger-dumps-french-adopts-hausa-as-national-language/feed/ 0 9874 Niger Republic Orders Red Cross To Leave Country https://afinjufm.com/niger-republic-orders-red-cross-to-leave-country/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=niger-republic-orders-red-cross-to-leave-country https://afinjufm.com/niger-republic-orders-red-cross-to-leave-country/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:22:48 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=8657 Niger’s ruling military regime has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, to leave the country immediately.

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/niger-republic-orders-red-cross-to-leave-country/feed/ 0 8657 I’m Making Progress In Talks With Mali, Niger — ECOWAS Envoy  https://afinjufm.com/im-making-progress-in-talks-with-mali-niger-ecowas-envoy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-making-progress-in-talks-with-mali-niger-ecowas-envoy https://afinjufm.com/im-making-progress-in-talks-with-mali-niger-ecowas-envoy/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:31:18 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=7377 The three Sahel countries had announced in January they were leaving the Economic Community of West African States, which they accused of being subservient to former colonial ruler France and failing to support them in their fight against jihadist violence. Their departure becomes effective one year after the announcement, in January 2025, according to the […]

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]]> https://afinjufm.com/im-making-progress-in-talks-with-mali-niger-ecowas-envoy/feed/ 0 7377 US forces confirms withdrawal from Niger https://afinjufm.com/us-forces-confirms-withdrawal-from-niger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-forces-confirms-withdrawal-from-niger https://afinjufm.com/us-forces-confirms-withdrawal-from-niger/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:05:58 +0000 https://afinjufm.com/?p=3173 The first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft departed Niamey, the capital of Niger on Friday, 7th of June 2024, signifying a pivotal moment in the broader context of US strategy in the Sahel and West Africa.  It should be noted that Niger has been a critical hub for US military operations aimed at counter-terrorism and regional […]

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