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More than 30 people were killed and several others abducted on Saturday during an attack carried out by armed groups in Niger State, located in central-northern Nigeria, according to local security officials. The assault targeted rural communities, where heavily armed criminal gangs—commonly referred...
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Niamey — Niger’s Defense and Security Forces announced that they “neutralized” 229 terrorists and arrested 721 individuals during October 2025, according to local media reports. Those arrested face charges including criminal activity, complicity,...
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Politics
A high-ranking military delegation from Niger recently concluded a week-long visit to Morocco, underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations amid growing regional instability in the Sahel. Under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Army Corps General Mohammed Berrid hosted Niger’s...
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Niamey – The government of Niger has announced the creation of a new national airline, Niger Air International, as part of its strategy to improve domestic and international connectivity and to support socio-economic development. The decision, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday,...
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Community
The National Railways Office (ONCF) has launched a special transportation plan to support fans attending the Morocco-Niger World Cup qualifier, set to take place at the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match, scheduled for Friday, September 5, marks the official inauguration...
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The Swiss-Cameroonian activist Nathalie Yamb, known for her outspoken pan-Africanist positions and her criticism of France’s influence in Africa, announced that she has been appointed special adviser to the President of Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani. Along with her new role, she also received...
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Politics
Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence...
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Sport
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced that tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Morocco and Niger will be available for purchase starting Tuesday, August 26, at 8:00 am. The highly anticipated game will take place on Friday, September 5, at 8:00 pm in Rabat's...
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Education
Morocco has deepened its higher education partnership with Niger by offering 200 scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year, reinforcing its role as a regional academic hub and advancing South–South cooperation through skills development. Scholarship framework and fields of study Announced...
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Niger has announced its intention to revive its national airline, and has turned to Morocco for guidance and technical support in this ambitious endeavor. This was revealed during a recent high-level meeting in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and...
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Economy
Morocco and Niger have reinforced their partnership in the transportation and logistics sectors, with a focus on overcoming Niger’s geographic challenges as a landlocked nation. In a meeting held in Rabat, Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh hosted Niger’s Transport...
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