NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — There were loud explosions and heavy gunfire overnight into Thursday morning near the main airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, residents said, leading to fears of a likely attack ...

The Islamic State extremist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on an air force base in Niger's capital.

Jan 30 - Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the airport in Niger's capital Niamey in a statement on ...

Niger's military leader has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting armed groups that attacked an air force base in the capital. He didn't provide evidence for ...

DAKAR, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Islamic State militants set off explosions and roamed freely among passenger planes during an attack ...

Niger's military ruler, Abdourahamane Tiani, has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire of sponsoring an ...

Niger's state broadcaster said armed men attacked a Nigerien Air Force base in the capital city overnight into Thursday morning, resulting in loud explosions and heavy gunfire.

NIAMEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring the attack on Niamey international airport, an ...

A military drone strike in western Niger killed at least 17 civilians, including four children, and injured at least 13 others when it hit a crowded market on January 6, according to an ...

Niger: Sahel club terminates contract with its coachFollowing the "poor results" recorded by the team in recent weeks, the ...

Club disqualified for using forged documentsThe Central Competitions Committee of the Nigerien Football Federation (FENIFOOT) has delivered its verdict in the case involving ...

The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.