Niger's ruling junta said there would be a five-year transition to constitutional rule starting from Wednesday, in an announcement during a signing ceremony for a new transition charter.

China has helped remake Niger's energy sector, but pay disparities and unequal employment roles have caused friction.

THE crippling fuel shortage in Niger and the change in thinking towards development aid by the developed world are clear warnings to Africa on the urgent need to deepen regional integration, and more ...

Islamist militants killed at least 44 civilians and severely injured 13 others during an attack on a mosque in southwest ...