Mahamane Ousmane

Niger's opposition leader Mahamene Ousmane calls for release of political prisoners

Politics Feb 28
Niger’s former president and now opposition leader, Mahamane Ousmane has called on the release of political prisoners and a stop to frequent harassment and threats to activists.
Ghana gifts Niger electoral materials
Politics Feb 18
Ghana has presented 100,000 units of election thumbprints pads to the Republic of Niger to support its second round of presidential elections scheduled for Sunday, February 21.
Sani Abubakar Kokki confirmed the attack describing the bandits as terrorists
Bandits raid Niger community, kidnap 50
Politics Jan 28
Bandits have abducted over 50 people in a recent attack on Bassa community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Attacks in the Sahel nation witnessed the murder of one hundred civilians in two villages
Nigeriens go into 3 days of mourning as border security is reinforced
Politics Jan 06
Three days of mourning in the Republic of Niger as announced Monday by the Interior Minister Mohamed Bazoum. In addition to the reinforcement of security in the border area with Mali.
The PM’s visit is a move by the Niger’s government to bolster security in the area
Niger's PM visits scenes of attacks that left at least 100 people killed
Politics Jan 06
Niger Prime Minister Brigi Rafini visited the two villages that suffered massive casualties when members of suspected militants killed more than 100 people.
The attack took place in the villages of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye, near the border with Mali
Dozens of civilians killed in Niger gun attacks
Politics Jan 02
Gunmen have killed dozens of civilians and wounded several more in attacks on two villages in western Niger, near the country’s border with Mali, according to a senior official.
The voting process went on smoothly on Sunday and were no reports of widespread disruptions
Niger: Vote counting underway, results expected in a few days
Politics Dec 29
Niger began counting the votes Sunday from an election that is expected to lead to the West African nation's first transfer of power between two democratically elected presidents.