CAF takes decision on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger joint bid to host 2032 AFCON

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially accepted the joint declaration of interest submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first formal step in what could become a historic …

African Union condemns terrorist attacks in Niger and Mali

Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has condemned the terrorist attacks in Niger and Mali carried out on 17 and 18 July. This is stated in a statement issued by the organisation. “Mahmoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemns the …

Bago Launches 500-Unit Housing Estate In Niger State

  Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has unveiled the residential layout plan for a proposed 500-unit housing estate in Kontagora, as part of efforts to expand urban infrastructure and provide affordable housing for residents. Speaking during the …

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Bid To Host AFCON 2032

  Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — three countries led by military governments — are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian Football Federation said in a statement that officials met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) …

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso bid to host 2032 AFCON

Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso have expressed interest in jointly hosting the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerien Football Federation confirmed that CAF has accepted the trio’s joint expression of interest, marking the first step in the bidding …

How Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s gold wealth is creating a violent predicament

According to a recent study by conflict monitor ACLED, armed groups, including al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, are increasingly targeting roads and communities within a 10km radius of mining concessions in the Sahel. For the junta-led …

Africa Update | Niger’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Sparks Fear and Arrests

‘I risked my life for peace’ — Goodluck Jonathan reveals the dangerous move he made for Niger Delta

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he ignored security warnings and entered a Niger Delta militant camp unarmed to help secure peace talks that led to the Amnesty Programme. Goodluck Jonathan said he entered a Niger Delta militant camp without weapons …

Niger: NiCare enrols 121,000 vulnerable residents in insurance scheme

The Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCare) says it has enrolled more than 121,000 residents in its various health insurance programmes as part of efforts to expand access to affordable and quality healthcare. Sulayman Abu-Bakr, the executive …

Prime minister meets Niger foreign minister

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met on Tuesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of Niger HE Bakary Yaou Sangare, who is visiting …