Niger, [a] officially the Republic of the Niger, [b] is a landlocked country in West Africa.It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the north-east, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the south-west, Mali to the west, and Algeria to the north-west.It covers a land area of almost 1.27 million km 2 (490,000 sq mi), making it …

Apr 7, 2025 · Niger, landlocked western African country. It is bounded by Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The capital is Niamey. The country takes its name from the Niger River, which flows through the southwestern part of its territory.

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Niger or the Niger [12] [13] (/ n iː ˈ ʒ ɛər / or / ˈ n aɪ dʒ ər /; [14] [15] French: ), officially the Republic of the Niger, [12] [13] is a country in western Africa.The capital is Niamey, and the official language is French.It is surrounded by Algeria and Libya to the north, Chad to the east, Nigeria and Benin to the south, and Burkina Faso and Mali to the west. Niger is landlocked ...

Mar 22, 2025 · The government of Niger has declared three days of mourning following an attack on a mosque in the country’s southwest that killed at least 44 people.. The victims were killed in a “savage ...

Mar 26, 2025 · Niger's military ruler has been sworn in as the country's president for a transitional period of five years. Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has led the country since 2023, after he deposed Niger's ...

Feb 9, 2025 · Stay on top of Niger latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Dec 28, 2021 · Background. Present-day Niger originated from the nomadic peoples of the Saharan north and the agriculturalists of the south. The Taureg kingdom of Takedda was one of the largest kingdoms in the north and played a prominent role in regional trade in the 14 th century. In the south, the primary ethnic groups were the Songhai-Zarma in the west, the Hausa in the center, and the Kanuri in the east.

Apr 7, 2025 · Niger - Federalism, Democracy, Constitution: Under the constitution of 2010, Niger is a republic. The president, who serves as head of state, is elected to a five-year term by popular vote, with a limit of two terms. The president appoints the prime minister, who serves as the head of government. Legislative power is vested in the unicameral National Assembly; members are popularly elected and ...

Amnesty International documented the deterioration of civic space and civil and political rights violations in Niger since the military coup of July 26, 2023, to January 2025. It makes recommendations to the authorities for the protection of rights guaranteed by international human rights law and standards, as well as national law in Niger. ...