Niger
Gunmen kidnap 52 students from Catholic school in Nigeria, local TV reports
"The Niger State Government has received with deep sadness the disturbing news of the kidnapping of pupils from St. Mary's School," said the Niger State government.
Al Qaeda-linked terrorists kill at least 10 soldiers in Niger, sources say
US issues travel advisory to Niger after kidnapping
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court
Islamic State group escalates attacks on Niger civilians, rights group says
Witnesses identified the perpetrators of the attacks as members of ISSP based on their attire and because of threats the group had made beforehand, HRW said.
ISIS-affiliated terrorists free Moroccan truck drivers held since January, Mali says
Junta-led Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali are battling terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS that have been destabilizing West Africa's Sahel region for more than a decade.
Al-Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russians hostage in Niger
Speaking in Russian-accented English, both identified themselves as Russians and said they were taken hostage in Mbanga, an area about 60 km (40 miles) west of the capital Niamey.
Iran seeks to expand its influence in Africa through weapons trades and chaos - analysis
Iran expands influence in Africa via trade and arms sales, leveraging global chaos. Reports detail its strategies, including partnerships in Sudan and Niger.
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens
Niger is one of several West African countries battling an Islamist insurgency that has spread outwards from Mali over the past 12 years, killing thousands and uprooting millions of people.
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
"From now on, we say, whether you're from Mali, Niger or Burkina, we have the same destiny. We're going in together," said Burkinabe premier Appolinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela
Sahel alliance: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger form new defense pact - analysis
With other African states that are members of ECOWAS considering military operations, several states connected to Niger have rushed to pledge support, many of whom have had coups recently.
Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup
Niger's junta denounced the comments as divisive and served only to perpetrate France's neo-colonial relationship.
Gabon coup: Unrest in Africa's Sahel is becoming more common - analysis
Gabon's coup is only the latest in countries throughout Africa's Sahel region.
Niger junta expels French ambassador
The deterioration in Niger-France relations echoes post-coup developments in Mali and Burkina Faso, which have booted out French forces and severed long-standing ties.
Is a war in West Africa shaping up in the ECOWAS-Niger dispute - analysis
Perceived-Western backing of state actors could create future divisions in an already tense climate.
