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The incident occurred on 6 February 2015, marking the first major Boko Haram incursion into Niger. On the morning of 6 February 2015, Boko Haram militants carried out an assault on the Nigerien towns of Bosso and Diffa, after crossing into Niger from neighboring Nigeria. The Nigerien military successfully repelled the attacks with the aid of ...
The 2021 Nigerien coup d'etat attempt occurred on 31 March at around 3 am WAT (2 am UTC) after gunfire erupted in the streets of Niamey, the capital of Niger, two days before the inauguration of president-elect Mohamed Bazoum.
The previous biggest attack in Niger against civilians was the 12 December 2020 Toumour attack, which resulted in 28 people killed. Both the December 2020 and January 2021 attacks were carried out during Niger's municipal and regional elections, while the February bombing specifically targeted members of the electoral commission. [22]
Corruption in Niger has a long history in pre-colonial and colonial era, as well as in the current state and has been a pervasive issue in the country's political, economic, and social landscape. [1] The colonial administration mismanaged public funds, leading to inefficiencies and waste.
Niger Mali: In Niger: Niger Movement for Justice Front of Forces for Rectification (2008 split) Niger Patriotic Front (2009 split) In Mali: ADC ATMNC (2008 split) Victory: Boko Haram insurgency (2009–present) Nigeria Chad Niger Cameroon Turkey: Boko Haram Ansaru: Ongoing: 2023 Nigerien coup d'état (2023) Government of Niger. PNDS-Tarayya
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Nigeria's army vows to recapture the town, while Niger and Chad withdraw their forces from a transnational force tasked with combating militants. [ 1 ] January 17 - Violence surrounding various protests against Charlie Hebdo leaves five protesters dead as well as some churches set ablaze in Niger.
Niger, a landlocked country, heavily relies on the autonomous port of Cotonou in Benin for importing goods due to it being the shortest route from Niger to a maritime port. The border closure has forced transporters to reroute through Lomé in Togo and Burkina Faso , increasing travel distances and costs, and subjecting them to the risks of ...