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Niger

The Republic of Niger is the largest country in West Africa, named after the Niger River. Over 80 percent of its land is covered by the Sahara Desert.

The former French colony acquired its freedom in 1960 and is still one of the world's poorest countries. It was ranked last at 187th in the United Nations' Human Development Index in 2013.

Niger Uranabbau in Arlit

Chinese miners kidnapped in Niger 07.06.2021

The men were abducted near the country's border with Mali and Burkina Faso, a hotbed for Islamists. China, which mines uranium, gold and oil in the country, has expanded its operations across Africa.

Nigeria Bodo Gemeinde in Ogoni

Nigeria: Dozens drown after boat capsizes 27.05.2021

At least three dozen bodies were recovered, but rescuers fear more than 150 people in total could have drowned. A local official said the boat was carrying at least twice as many passengers as permitted.
Tansania Polizei attackiert einen Journalisten in Dar es Salaam

AfricaLink on Air - 03 May 2021 03.05.2021

Giving a voice to the voiceless. On World Press Freedom Day, DW honours an investigative journalist who risked her life to expose injustice+++16 Niger soldiers killed in attack near the border with Mali ++++Uganda vaccination challenges

Tschad N'Djamena | Proteste und Gewalt

How Chad's instability could affect G5 neighbors 28.04.2021

The killing of Chadian President Idriss Deby by northern rebels has rocked the Sahel country and left the regional G5 security alliance in disarray. But how are Chad's neighbors reacting?
Island | Gletscherhöhle

Living Planet: Exploring glacial caves, the fight over meatless lunches and Niger Delta women stand up to oil pollution 15.04.2021

This week on Living Planet, stories of how local movers and shakers deal with global problems. Glaciologists in Oregon tell us what they've learned about the climate from frozen caves, while a community in Lyon, France protests meatless school lunches. We also debate the ethics of traveling by cruise or by plane. And women from the Niger Delta share their fight for justice over oil pollution.
Nigeria Gas Flaring

Living Planet: Women protest Niger Delta oil pollution 15.04.2021

In Nigeria’s oil producing Niger Delta, women are the breadwinners in many homes, doing traditional jobs like farming and fishing, while men often head to cities to work. After decades of oil pollution, women especially have suffered the consequences of serious pollution, and the health problems associated with it. But they are now leading the movement to change that.
Niger Präsident Bazoum

AfricaLink on Air - 02 April 2021 02.04.2021

Niger swears in President Mohamed Bazoum in first democratic transition of power+++South Africa remembers Apartheid hero Winnie Mandela+++Rwanda closes media houses run by Burundian exiled journalists
Niger Wahlsieger Mohamed Bazoum

Niger's new president begins battle to stabilize country 01.04.2021

Niger was praised for its first democratic transfer of power in history. But a failed coup this week shows new President Mohamed Bazoum faces an uphill battle to stabilize his country.

BG I Alltag und Militarismus in Cabo Delgado

AfricaLink on Air - 01 April 2021 01.04.2021

SADC talks tough on the dire situation in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado+++Security concerns remain in Niger ahead of Mohamed Bazoum's presidential inaugration.
Weltspiegel 24.02.2021 | Niger | Polizeieinsatz nach Wahlprotesten

Big challenges confront Niger President Mohamed Bazoum 31.03.2021

Niger's new president faces daunting tasks even before taking office. Terror attacks and massive opposition demonstrations are a sign that things are not going to get any easier.

Niger Niamey | Polizei patrouilliert

AfricaLink on Air - 31 March 2021 31.03.2021

Niger thwarts 'attempted coup' before presidential inauguration+++South Africa's Easter COVID Measures+++Sierra Leonean women give up FGM practices
Niger Präsidentenpalast

Niger: Attack on presidential palace an 'attempted coup' 31.03.2021

A military unit attempted to seize the presidential palace in Niger's capital, according to the government, just days before the country's new president Mohamed Bazoum takes office.
Afrika Warum Wrestling um ein Schwert Nigers Königsdiszipin ist

Why wrestling for a sword is Niger's "king sport" 31.03.2021

The captivating traditional wrestling championship in Niger is an annual event. The west African nation's "king sport" is about much more than just a good fight.
Kenia Nairobi | AstraZeneca Impfstoff wird verabreicht

AfricaLink on Air - 25 March 2021 25.03.2021

Kenya reels under third covid wave as all ICU beds occupied+++The push to protect local traders from foreign traders in Africa+++Are young people shying away from tribal marks?
Symbolild Niger Islamistischer Terrorismus

AfricaLink on Air - 23 March 2021 23.03.2021

Who are the gunmen wreaking havoc in Niger? +++ Cameroon: Frank Biya - the son and successor of the president? +++ Young Zimbabweans take up agriculture as a viable career option
Weltspiegel 24.02.2021 | Niger | Polizeieinsatz nach Wahlprotesten

Niger: Suspected jihadi attack kills 'at least 137' 22.03.2021

Gunmen, believed to be jihadis, have raided villages near Niger's border with Mali shooting "at everything that moved," local officials have said.
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