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Dozens of Russian military instructors arrive in Niger as part of an agreement with the ruling military junta to a install state-of-the-art air defence system.
2024-04-12

The French Armed Forces complete their withdrawal from Niger, marking the end of their presence in Sahel, following demands from Niger's military junta.
2023-12-22

Jihadist insurgents kill at least ten Nigerien soldiers in Kandadji, Tillabéri Region, Niger. Seven soldiers are later killed and five others are injured in a vehicle accident while travelling to reinforce the army unit under attack.
2023-09-28

The United Nations suspends humanitarian aid to Niger in response to the coup.
2023-07-28

Supporters of the military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum set fire to the headquarters of the ruling Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism in Niamey, Niger.
2023-07-27

Gunmen raid the camp of a self-defence militia in the village of Bakorat, Niger, killing 25 people.
2021-11-16

Boko Haram launch a raid on a prison in the town of Diffa in Niger. Authorities repel the attack.
2015-02-9

Refugees flee Nigeria's Borno State following the Boko Haram massacre in the town of Baga. 7,300 flee to neighbouring Chad while over 1,000 are trapped on the island of Kangala in Lake Chad. Nigeria's army vows to recapture the town, while Niger and Chad withdraw their forces from a transnational force tasked with combating militants.
2015-01-9

Presidential and parliamentary elections are held in Niger following one year of military rule.
2011-01-31

France sends dozens of soldiers equipped with Breguet Atlantique and Mirage aircraft to Niamey, Niger, in its search for 7 kidnapped hostages.
2010-09-20