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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.

Kamerun Manager der Fußball-Nationalmannschaft

AfricaLink on Air - 30 November 2018 30.11.2018

Reports: CAF strips Cameroon right to host 2019 AFCON tournament +++ Niger involves migrants in fight against HIV/AIDS +++ Experts seek ways to re-fertilize Africa's degraded soil
Lesotho Mobile Gesundheitsversorgung: Bluttests

A transit city in Niger extends HIV/AIDS care to migrants 30.11.2018

The movement of people in Africa is driving the HIV/AIDS rate up. In one city Nigerien authorities have included migrants in their program to curb and treat the disease.
Dschibuti Übung des US-Militärs

US reduces troops in Africa, changes focus on training rather than combat 22.11.2018

With a new military focus on China and Russia, the US is planning to reduce its number of troops in Africa. Experts say that the move is no surprise, but there might be more to come.

Nigeria Gas abfackeln im Nigerdelta

Gas flaring continues scorching Niger Delta 14.11.2018

In Nigeria's Niger Delta, gas flares are killing crops, polluting water and damaging human health. The Nigerian government has promised to tackle the problem — but new data shows flaring has even gone up.
Verteidigungsministerin von der Leyen im Niger

Germany opens new military camp in Niger 11.11.2018

The German defense minister has called Niger a strategic partner "in the fight against terrorism, organized crime and illegal migration." Nearly 900 German troops are deployed in the Sahel region, including 40 in Niger.
Nigeria Shamane Oba Adetunji

The 77 Percent: Witchcraft in Nigeria 18.09.2018

Nigerians are said to be among the most religious people in the world — most of them are either Muslims or Christians. But despite being a religious country a large proportion of the people believe in witchcraft. With a population of 182 million, half of them being young people, the trend still continues. Our reporter in the Niger Delta region Nigeria, Muhammad Bello, with more

Gamescom 2018: African heroes and education 13.09.2018

It’s the biggest event in the gaming calendar: Gamescom. For the first time, African developers have been given a dedicated space to show off their work. Our reporter Eddy Micah Jnr. went to find out what they have to offer – and to test out his own gaming skills!

Dürre im Niger

Opinion: Niger and Germany – a questionable friendship 15.08.2018

In its efforts to staunch the flow of migrants from Africa, Germany sees Niger as a key partner. But it risks supporting a president who is becoming increasingly authoritarian, warns DW's Thomas Mösch.
Algerien, Niger & Libyen | Thema Flüchtlinge in der Sahara

Algeria abandons hundreds more African migrants in desert 15.07.2018

A UN migration official has accused Algeria of leaving hundreds of African migrants stranded in the desert. A report said migrants from 16 African countries are among those ditched in the Sahara with little water.
Aicha Macky

Aicha Macky from Niger: "Nelson Mandela is a man of peace" 30.06.2018

36-year-old Aicha Macky is a founding member of the youth organization "Yali Niger." Here's what she has to say about Nelson Mandela.
Alio Oumarou

Alio Oumarou from Niger: "Only a great character can forgive like Mandela" 30.06.2018

Integrity and patience: that is what Alio Oumarou from Niger admires in Nelson Mandela. As the president of Niger's national youth council, the 35-year-old is already a leader himself.
Screenshot ICIJ International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

West Africa Leaks: Investigating missing tax money 25.05.2018

The international journalists' network ICIJ has evaluated secret documents and has come to the conclusion that West African countries lose millions in unpaid taxes because the money is diverted elsewhere.
Nigeria Konflikt Farmer Pastoralisten

West Africa: Fulani conflict getting worse 07.05.2018

Whether in Mali, Niger or Nigeria, the nomadic Fulani herders often find themselves in conflict with farmers over scarce resources. But there is more to it than that: Often it becomes a struggle for political supremacy.

Mali Gao - Nomaden bei Kamelmarkt

Mali: Suspected jihadists kill more than 30 28.04.2018

For the second time in two days, Tuareg groups have reported an attack near the Niger border. Large tracts of the country remain lawless despite a peace accord signed with ethnic Tuareg leaders.
Militäroperation gegen Piraten im Golf von Guinea

Nigeria: Piracy on the rise in the Gulf of Guinea 13.04.2018

The latest figures from the International Maritime Bureau confirm the rising threat of piracy in Nigerian waters. In response, the navy is changing its strategy, a security analyst tells DW.
Grenze Mali - Niger

German aid worker kidnapped in Niger 12.04.2018

A German aid worker has been kidnapped in western Niger near the Mali border. Extremists are believed to be responsible for the kidnapping, according to local media.

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