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Order a long-term news report on Niger
Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Citizen Digital
… French troops withdrew from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in 2022 and 2023 after military juntas in these countries severed defence agreements with the former colonial power. …
France's desperate pivot to Kenya as its grip on West Africa weakensThe Standard
… rial, prosecutors called the former president the "instigator" of the alleged pact.Gaddafi became a pariah after the West laid the blame on Libya for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 over Lockerbie in Scotland -- which killed 259 people -- and of UTA Flight 772 over Niger …
French prosecutors demand seven-year sentence for SarkozyThe Standard
… Volker also said he was "alarmed and saddened" by the reports of high civilian casualties in attacks since Friday by Chadian fighter jets against Boko Haram camps on remote islands in the vast marshland shared by Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad.The bombardment has reportedly ki …
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad airstrikesCapital News
… The military leaders who have seized power in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – all former French colonies – have expelled French troops who were helping in the fight against an Islamist insurgency in the region and instead turned towards Russia for assistance. …
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in KenyaThe Standard
… It is also the first to be held since the dramatic collapse of relations between France and several West African countries, notably Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. …
Why Nairobi Africa France summit bears the hallmarks of Macron-Ruto prioritiesThe Standard
… Central to transforming Africa's fortunes should be an overhaul of international finance, to set up a system of financial guarantees to bring in private investment, he added.France withdrew its troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger after the military in each country seized pow …
France's Macron defends Europe in AfricaThe Standard
… France withdrew its troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger after the military in each country seized power between 2020 and 2023. …
President Macron defends Europe in AfricaThe Standard
… The 2026 summit is the first Africa-France summit held in an African country that is not a former French colony, and the first since the collapse of relations between France and several west African countries, notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. …
'We want a balanced conversation': Ruto puts Africa's case to France, G7The Standard
… of economic, political and military sway dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region.The 2026 gathering is also the first since the collapse of relations between France and a number of West African countries, notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger …
'A total lack of respect': Macron halts Africa Forward Summit youth forum over noiseCitizen Digital
… The militia member said the number of dead was unknown, as the operation on the vast expanse of water and marshland between Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad was still ongoing. …
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad army strikes jihadists: local sourcesKenya's Football Kenya Federation is participating in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, which brings together teams from 189 FIFA Member Associations. The tournament aims to provide young Kenyan players with international competitive experience and exposure to strengthen the country's football development structures.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is participating in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, which brings together teams from 189 FIFA Member Associations. The tournament aims to provide young Kenyan players with international competitive experience and exposure to strengthen the country's football development structures.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Criminal Court, created in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, is navigating a damaging sex scandal, membership losses, and potential US sanctions. The court has convicted 15 people in nearly 25 years—all African—and faces criticism over a low conviction rate and focus on minor figures from Africa.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Under-15 boys head coach Patrick Nyale has named a 14-player squad for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, beginning October 22. Kenya will face Malta, Niger, North Macedonia, Panama and Chad in the opening phase, with Nyale emphasizing technical ability and tactical flexibility in the eight-a-side format.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nigerian army patrol vehicle hit a landmine planted by Islamic State group-aligned jihadists near the border with Cameroon, killing eight soldiers on Saturday. Defence sources attributed the attack to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which is active in the northeastern state of Borno.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Captain Ibrahim Traore has led Burkina Faso for four years — matching Thomas Sankara's tenure — and seeks to advance Sankara's Pan-African and anti-imperialist legacy, though through harsher measures. Like Sankara (nicknamed Africa's Che Guevara), Traore has seized power as a young captain and pursued nationalisation of gold mines and industrial revival while promoting national autonomy and silencing dissent.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will face Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Nyayo Stadium, aiming to build momentum ahead of the tournament they will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Preparations have been disrupted by players declining to train over unpaid allowances, with only one collective training session held before the match.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-15 boys have been drawn into Group Z alongside Malta, Niger, North Macedonia and Panama for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, scheduled for October 22–31, 2026 in Baku. The tournament offers young players from FIFA Member Associations a new international pathway, with Kenya's first matches set for October 24.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-15 boys team, coached by Patrick Nyale, have been drawn in Group Z for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 31, 2026. The tournament will be played in an eight-a-side format with 20-minute halves, and players born in 2011 and 2012 are eligible.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Green Africa Foundation Chief Steward Dr Isaac Kalua Green presented Prince Albert II of Monaco with his new book, Come Back and Check, during a meeting reviewing cooperation between the two foundations on climate and conservation across Africa. The book challenges governments and corporations to measure tree survival rather than just planting numbers, applying a seven-point test to Green's own Plant Your Age campaign, which reports 981 million tree-growing contributions since 2011.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
UNICEF reports that an estimated 1.9 million Kenyan learners experienced climate-related schooling disruption in 2025, with drought as the primary hazard. Globally, more than 171 million students across 106 countries had schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The IAEA board of governors passed a resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with non-proliferation treaty obligations, citing lack of information on Iran's nuclear materials and IAEA inspector access. Iran condemned the decision, blaming US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities for disrupting inspections, though new sanctions are unlikely given China and Russia's veto powers.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Two Kenyan boxers were knocked out in the first round of their bouts at the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, Russia. Flyweight Juma Omondi lost on unanimous points' decision to Russia's Arseny Lochnev, and lightweight Phelix Ochieng' was also defeated on unanimous points' decision by Angola's Victor Tewase.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ministers from eight African countries have committed to scaling proven livestock innovations and strengthening value chains to reduce the continent's $70–$100 billion annual food import bill, despite Africa holding about a fifth of the world's cattle and producing only about five per cent of global milk.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang announced his retirement from the national team, stating he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and reinstatement following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where Gabon were eliminated in the group stage.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps played a decisive role in helping Niger's military government suppress a mutiny over the weekend in the capital Niamey, exposing the junta's dependence on Moscow at odds with its stated goal of reclaiming national sovereignty from foreign powers.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's African Corps assisted Niger in repelling an attempted coup on Saturday that involved explosions and gunfire at military and presidential sites in Niamey; authorities said the rebellion was contained and the situation is under control of President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, which would be its first since 1976. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faruku Hassan Bunza, a High Court judge in Kebbi state, was abducted from his home on July 26 and released, according to police. Although kidnappers demanded ransom, police say they maintain a firm stance against ransom payments, and security agencies are pursuing efforts to track down the perpetrators.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—three countries led by military governments—are bidding jointly to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, following a meeting between officials and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in New York.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian women are being trafficked along West African migrant routes to Europe through deception—promised legitimate jobs abroad but forced into prostitution and trapped by debt and superstitious "juju" curses. Many face family rejection upon return because they stop sending remittances home.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three West African countries led by military governments met with the Confederation of African Football president to advance their joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations, marking a pivotal stage in the bidding process under CAF regulations.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
West African leaders have formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000km infrastructure project that will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and link into Europe's gas network via Spain. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 with an estimated cost of $25bn, and according to energy experts, the project could shift the region from a model where African gas is extracted, refined abroad, and reimported at higher prices.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Jihadists and separatist Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday, striking multiple northern and central towns and a prison near the capital. The attacks came two months after a similar operation in which the country's defence minister was killed.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's defence minister said the country is expanding military cooperation with Benin and Niger to counter jihadist groups from the Sahel region encroaching on Nigeria's northwest, including groups like JNIM attempting to infiltrate through Benin into Nigeria.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Burkina Faso's military government has ended diplomatic relations with France, accusing it of "ceaseless activism" against the country and neo-colonial ambitions. The decision follows years of friction since Captain Ibrahim Traore seized power in 2022 and expelled French troops, pivoting instead toward China and Russia.
28 June 2026 · Capital News →
Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations with France on Friday, citing years of worsening ties over security, sovereignty, and alleged foreign interference. France said it regrets the decision and is considering taking reciprocal measures.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Niger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, with the withdrawal taking effect one year after notification on June 18, 2026. The junta-ruled country, alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, announced the move in September, characterizing the ICC as an "instrument of neo-colonial repression in the hands of imperialism."
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mali has declared 39 parks and forests, including the 80,000-hectare Faya forest near Bamako, as off-limits military zones for civilians to prevent jihadist groups from using them as bases for attacks. The move follows large-scale attacks by JNIM and ethnic Tuareg separatist allies in late April that killed Mali's defence minister.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →