The Latest Breaking News from Niger

Africa's Sahel region now accounts for almost half of all deaths from terrorism worldwide. That was the stark warning heard at a high-level summit in Nigeria that aims to counter terrorism across Africa. It comes as the threat of Islamist extremist attacks is on the rise. International troops, notably French…

US Deputy Secretary of State discusses US military withdrawal from Niger amid strained relations and geopolitical shifts.

The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and unmanned surveillance flights.

The United States agreed Friday to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, officials said, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.

US to withdraw troops from Niger amid deepening relationships with Russia and Iran, facing diplomatic and military challenges in the region.

US decision to withdraw military personnel from Niger raises questions about future involvement and security impact.

Learn about the deadly crisis facing Christianity in Africa, with Nigeria as a hotspot for persecution. Radical Islam groups target and kill Christians, le...

Thousands of people in Niger's capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure of US soldiers from the north, after the military junta in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a military agreement with Washington.

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger, shifting alliances and complicating U.S.-Niger relations amid growing insurgency.