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Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

Niger: Türk says egregious mosque attack should be wake-up call

Assailants from the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara surrounded Fambita Mosque on 21 March and randomly shot at the worshippers

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned the recent attack on a mosque in western Niger, in which at least 44 worshippers were killed and scores injured. Assailants from the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara surrounded Fambita Mosque on 21 March and randomly shot…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack on Mosque in Niger Village

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Niger, and to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in a village located in southwestern Niger, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries of innocent people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Niger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup

The Nigerien military-led authorities have failed to uphold their commitment to respect human rights and protect civil liberties, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting the clampdown on former regime officials and critical voices since the July 2023 coup

The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the 26 July Coup”, sheds light on the deterioration of civic space and violations of civil and political rights since the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. Amnesty International documented human rights violations including arbitrary…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and World Bank Join Forces to Strengthen Water Security in Niger

This landmark collaboration will strengthen water resource management by building a national water quality laboratory and modernizing regional water laboratories in the country

The IAEA and Niger have signed an agreement, backed by World Bank funding, to improve water security in the country. This landmark collaboration will strengthen water resource management by building a national water quality laboratory and modernizing regional water laboratories in the country. “With water scarcity affecting lives and livelihoods,…

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) |

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Visits Niger to Strengthen Cooperation in Mining, Water Management and Cancer Care

The IAEA will provide technical support to establish a national water quality laboratory, modernize seven existing water laboratories and strengthen national capacity through training

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been to Niger this week for high-level meetings with Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine and other senior officials to enhance support for the country through the peaceful uses of nuclear technology for mining, water management and cancer care. During…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

43rd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Staff (CCDS): Fight against the Growing threat of terrorism in the region on the agenda

On the sidelines of this 43rd meeting of the Chiefs of Staff, ECOWAS officially donated a large consignment of IT equipment to Nigeria’s National Defence College

The 43rd Ordinary Meeting of The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) opened on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in Abuja, capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This three (3) day meeting was convened to examine the general security situation in…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Agriculture Directorate Concludes Strategic Retreat Charts Path for Food Security and Rural Development in West Africa

The Director delivered detailed presentations on the Mission, Vision, Departments & Governing bodies of ECOWAS, DARD Organizational Chart, and other related sectors within the directorate

The Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) successfully concluded a five-day strategic retreat held from February 10 to 14, 2025 at Zuma Resort, Niger State, Nigeria. The retreat brought together DARD leadership, project managers, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experts, and…

United Nations (UN)
Source: United Nations (UN) |

Secretary-General Appoints Abdourahamane Diallo of Niger United Nations Resident Coordinator in Congo

Mr. Diallo began his career with UNESCO in their Paris headquarters as a member of Niger’s permanent delegation to UNESCO

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Abdourahamane Diallo of Niger as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Congo, with the host Government’s approval, on 5 January. Mr. Diallo brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of development to his post.  Prior to becoming Resident Coordinator in Congo, he served…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)
Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) |

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Establishes Regional Packaging and Production Workshop for Women Manufacturers in Niger

The project aims to reduce time and labor losses in agricultural production and packaging, ultimately helping to prevent market losses

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Nayaba Women Manufacturers Association, has established a Regional Packaging and Production Workshop in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Niger faces significant challenges in food security, national stability, and energy needs. The industrialization process, a cornerstone of development, is hindered by…

Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Niger: Prominent Civil Society Activist Arbitrarily Arrested

Immediately Release Moussa Tchangari; Drop All Charges

Niger’s military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint…