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Niger Torrential Rains Claim 47 Lives in 2025

(MENAFN) Niger has been battered by relentless torrential rains since the start of 2025, resulting in the deaths of 47 people and injuring 70 others as of August 20, the Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) reported Wednesday. The...

Shared waters, shared challenges: unlocking the path to transboundary basin sustainability

GA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the world, rivers that cross national borders are lifelines for billions—yet they are under far greater strain than water systems contained within one country. A sweeping new...

Niger: ICRC ceases operations

While complying with this decision in full and liquidating our property and obligations in the country, we have been actively seeking dialogue with the authorities, in particular to understand the reasons for their decision and provide any...

Niger plans to nationalize Somair uranium amid tension

(MENAFN) Niger’s ruling military government has declared the nationalization of Somair uranium, a company previously operated in partnership with the French state-owned nuclear energy firm Orano. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between...

Niger strips French nuclear leading company of uranium mine

(MENAFN) Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French state-owned nuclear company Orano, citing illegal conduct and the expiration of the company’s mining contract in...

Niger Seizes Control of French Uranium Mine

(MENAFN) Niger’s ruling military leadership has revealed its intention to take full ownership of the Somair uranium enterprise, a domestic operation run by the French state-backed nuclear energy corporation Orano. This move follows mounting...

Niger: The ICRC has been forced to suspend its humanitarian activities on behalf of local communities

On Saturday, 31 May, the Nigerien government communicated publicly on the ICRC’s expulsion from the country, accusing the organization of “collusion” with armed groups. “The ICRC deeply regrets the government’s decision, which brings to an end 35...

300 citizens ignite local climate action across West Africa

In The News 04 Feb 2025 In the face of escalating climate challenges, local communities hold immense potential to drive meaningful change. With their deep understanding of local environments, actors, opportunities, and barriers, they are uniquely...

UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Benin national consultation

In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection...

UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Burkina Faso national consultation

In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection...

Nigeria: Admissions of malnourished children rise amid four-year high in food insecurity due to conflict and climate

This increase is part of a trend affecting the entire Lake Chad Basin region,[1] where an estimated 6.1 million[2] people will not have enough to eat in the coming months due in part to both conflict and climate, the highest figure in four years....

ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025

ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark recognition...

Robex remains on track for first gold at Kiniero in Q4 CY2025

Highlights: Construction at Robex’s Kiniero Gold Project, Guinea, remains on schedule and budget - first gold pour on track for Q4 CY25. Project remains LTI free (lost time injury) with 3,917,695 hours worked since January 2023. Drilling at Sabali...

International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements

Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...

OP-ED: The Road to Nowhere? A Critique of the ‘Route-Based Approach’ to Migration and Asylum

By Jeff Crisp Irregular arrivals For the past 40 years, the governments of wealthy countries in the Global North have been striving to curtail the arrival of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants from less prosperous parts of the world....

Boat Overturns in Nigeria, Killing Thirteen

(MENAFN) Authorities in Nigeria's central Niger State have recovered at least 13 bodies following the capsizing of a wooden boat, while dozens more passengers are still unaccounted for, according to local emergency officials on Sunday. Abdullahi...

Nigerian army murders over 100 'bandits' in northwest raid

(MENAFN) The Nigerian military killed more than 100 members of an armed criminal gang during coordinated air and ground operations in the northwestern state of Zamfara over the weekend, according to a UN-linked conflict monitoring report seen by...

Hundreds Go Missing After Flooding in Nigeria

(MENAFN) More than 700 residents from the Mokwa community remain unaccounted for in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, following catastrophic floods that hit the region nearly three weeks ago, local news sources stated on Wednesday. Governor...

PE Energy Limited Celebrate Major Milestone in Local Content Development with Successful Graduation of HCD Trainees

PE Energy, with Chevron & NCDMB, graduates HCD trainees, boosting local talent and offering instant jobs to top performers in Nigeria’s energy sector. PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a resounding testament to...

Study reveals water hazard in S-African schools

(MENAFN) A South African environmental group has discovered that 43% of schools involved in a recent water testing project found their water samples contaminated with harmful bacteria, according to findings released on Wednesday. Statistics South...