May 23, 2013
Niger News
US Donates Equipment to Malian Army in Terrorism Fight
October 31, 2011The United States has donated a consignment of equipment to the Malian Army under the Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorism Partnership that aims to fight the spread of terrorism.
Niger Red Cross concerned flood, cholera may worsen
September 8, 2011In Niger, the Red Cross is concerned that floods and cholera epidemic might get worse.
Over three million people in the country are already suffering from food insecurity.
1000s of Children die due to shortage of health workers
September 7, 2011In some countries, there are just over two health workers for every thousand people.
A new report released by Save the Children shows that children in such countries are five times more likely to die, than in other countries at the top of the index.Niger: Govt determined to fight corruption
August 16, 2011Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou is determined to continue his fight against corruption.
Niger: Authorities arrest 14 over US$4mn fraud
August 13, 2011Niger’s authorities have arrested and detained a former official, who served in the military junta government of General Saliou Djibo, for allegedly embezzling millions of dollars from the health ministry.
RSF on new trend in media freedom for Guinea,Niger
July 28, 2011Media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published a report on the state of media in Guinea and Niger.
Institutional governance workshop ends in Dakar
July 16, 2011Members of the West African Civil Society have ended a meeting on how to improve enterprise governance in Dakar, Senegal.
Niger: Group calls for strong penalties against corrupt officials
June 28, 2011The Network of Transparency and Budgetary Analysis Organizations (ROTAB) in Niger is calling for strong penalties against those involved in the embezzlement of 1.5 billion CFA francs.
West Africa: Govts, private sector urged to invest more in midwives
June 21, 2011Governments, private sector and midwives in West Africa have been urged to invest more in midwifery to make the profession more attractive so as to get more people drawn to it.
Senegal: 2nd ECOWAS T21 long-term planning course underway
June 21, 2011The second training course in long-term planning using the T21 model technique for the 15 ECOWAS Member states is underway in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.
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