Niger: The debate over the CFA franc resurfaces after the terrorist attacks in Mali
May 6, 2026 – Seneweb
Niger’s civil society has condemned the terrorist attacks on Mali and expressed solidarity with the Malian people. During a statement, the Secretary General of the Union of Nigerien Students argued that the attacks are part of a broader strategy to destabilize AES member countries, which has reignited the debate about the CFA franc.
Visite de terrain du Gouverneur de Maradi sur le théâtre des opérations civilo-militaires à Kobri
May 7, 2026 – Agence Nigérienne de Presse
The Governor of the Maradi region visited the locality of Kobri, which hosts a military camp for Operation YARDA equipped with a medical center. A two-day free health campaign is underway to care for civilians in the area.
Niger : 2 journalistes libérés après des mois en détention
May 8, 2026 – Africanews
Nigerien authorities have released two journalists who had been detained for several months: a correspondent for German broadcaster Deutsche Welle and the editor-in-chief of Toubal Info. Niger has arrested, imprisoned, or convicted more than a dozen journalists since the army seized power in July 2023.
AES : le Niger confirme la suspension de près de 3 000 ONG en 2025
April 22, 2026 – Africanews
Niger’s military government has suspended the activities of 2,900 out of 4,700 registered local and foreign NGOs and development agencies. The junta, which has made national sovereignty one of its priorities, has followed a path similar to its ally Burkina Faso.
Niger: le défilé du 1er mai annulé pour raisons de sécurité
April 29, 2026 – RFI
Niger has canceled traditional May Day parades nationwide for security reasons, a first for this motive, according to a Labor Ministry statement. The decision comes as neighboring Mali, an AES partner, is experiencing a major security crisis following unprecedented attacks.
