Niger

Niger's ousted president to be prosecuted for 'high treason'

Niger's coup leaders announce toppled President Mohamed Bazoum would be prosecuted for "high treason" and "undermining security".

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Soldiers announce they have overthrown the government

Soldiers in Niger say the government of President Mohamed Bazoum has been overthrown and a curfew been imposed "until further notice".

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Blinken urged Niger to normalize ties with Israel

Blinken and President Mohamed Bazoum's discussion on Israel part of US efforts to add more countries to the Abraham Accords.

Nigeria: US hostage rescued in dramatic military operation

An American citizen who was abducted last week in Niger has been rescued during a high-risk U.S. military raid in neighboring Nigeria

10 Killed in Charlie Hebdo Protests in Niger

Islamists set churches, bars ablaze in rage after demonstrations for satirical magazine.

Nigeria Declares State of Emergency

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares a state of emergency and prepares to deal with radical Islamist terrorists in his country.

Report: Qaddafi's Son Moving Toward Mali

Late Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi's son Saif al-Islam is making his way toward Mali through the Sahara, aided by ethnic Tuareg nomads.

Qaddafi's Son in Niger, May Be Detained

Al-Saadi Qaddafi confirmed to be in Niger with other pro-Qaddafi forces and may be detained by local authorities.

Report: Qaddafi's Son Arrives in Niger

Muammar Qaddafi's son, al-Saadi, has arrived in Niger, an official says. He reportedly "has no status at all."

Qaddafi Denies He Fled to Niger in New Audio

Former Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi denied fleeing and vowed "never to leave the land of his ancestors" in a new audiotape Thursday.