Expert warns critical hours slipping away as kidnappers likely to move US missionary in Niger

American missionary kidnapped near Niger's presidential palace as security expert warns first 48 hours critical for rescue ...
The Africa Report

Jihadist attacks on Niger ‘are more mental than physical’

Our correspondent writes about his experience in speaking with jihadists on the ground, and the mental toll their presence ...
Newsday

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year's coup in the ...
Good News Network

First African Nation to Eliminate River Blindness Treated Millions with Ivermectin to Achieve Great Success

Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is spread via the filarial parasite Onchocerca volvulus transmitted through blackflies.
The Grio

Niger fashion designer aims to show a positive image of her country at Joburg Fashion Week

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Niger fashion designer Alia Bare took center stage at the Joburg Fashion Week with a collection that she hopes will spread a positive image of her troubled country, suffering ...
Healio

WHO: Niger first African country to eliminate river blindness

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is spread by infected blackflies in rural areas along rivers and ...