Niger Republic has dumped French and adopted Hausa as its national language. Niger is one of the several African countries ...

Niger's military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in ...

Niger’s military government has formally declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift ...

Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in 2023, is now Niger's president. The country's return to ...

In a bold attempt to establish its autonomy and remove colonial influence, Niger has formally designated Hausa its national ...

Niger’s military junta has freed dozens of former government officials and military officers detained after a coup in 2023, ...

However ousted former president Mohamed Bazoum is still in detention despite international calls for his release. "These ...

Some of the freed officials had worked in the cabinet of the deposed administration of Bazoum. Among those released were Mahamane Sani Issoufou, former oil minister and son of ex-president ...