Réouverture de la frontière Niger-Bénin: «Des deux côtés, on redoute des infiltrations»
May 28, 2026 – RFI
After three years of closure, there is hope for the reopening of the Niger-Benin border following Niger’s Prime Minister’s visit to Cotonou for President Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration. However, both sides fear potential militant infiltrations, according to economist Olivier Vallée.
Agadez : Clôture de la 4ème édition de la Semaine de l’élève sous-officier d’active
May 26, 2026 – Agence Nigérienne de Presse
The 4th edition of the Active Non-Commissioned Officer Student Week (SESOA) closed at the National School of Active NCOs in Agadez. The ceremony featured presentations from participating schools and award distributions to competition winners.
Niger : une campagne nationale pour prévenir les risques des mines, des Restes Explosifs de Guerre et des Engins Explosifs Improvisés
May 26, 2026 – Actu Niger
A national campaign to educate communities on the risks of mines, explosive remnants of war, and improvised explosive devices was launched in Niger. The initiative, led by the CNCCAI, Military Engineering, and UNICEF, aims to save lives and protect children in affected regions including Tillabéri, Diffa, and Tahoua.
Gildas Agonkan au cœur du dispositif sécuritaire : un atout béninois pour une réconciliation avec l’AES
May 25, 2026 – Air Info
Gildas Agonkan, former Beninese ambassador to Niger, was appointed Deputy Defense Minister. His diplomatic and security expertise, including intimate knowledge of Nigerien dynamics, positions him as a key asset for reconciliation between Benin and the AES states.
Niger : l’armée annonce le lancement de deux nouvelles opérations aux frontières algérienne et tchadienne
May 17, 2026 – Anadolu Agency
Niger’s military announced the launch of two new operations along the Algerian and Chadian borders. Operation “AKARASSE” covers departments bordering Algeria, while “KLAFOKI” covers Bilma department bordering Chad, following a restructuring of Operation Garkoi for greater efficiency.
