The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
Nairobi/Abuja - Nigeria, Niger and Algeria on Friday signed an agreement to build a pipeline that will bring Nigerian gas across the Sahara desert to the European markets. Europe is keen to diversify its supply and reduce its reliance on Russian gas,...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
Opposition groups in Niger condemn the president's appointment of new top judges, as he tries to run for a third term.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
Following the agreement signed between the NNPC and Gazprom last week in Abuja, Nigeria will today host Algeria and Niger Republic to conclude the Tran-saharan Gas Pipeline project agreement.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
The U.S. government voiced concern on Wednesday over actions taken by Niger's President Mamadou Tandja to extend his rule in the West African country.
France24 (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
Niger's President Mamadou Tandja named new members to the constitutional court after having dissolved the previous court on Monday. The old court had ruled three times against his bid to hold a referendum on whether he could serve a third term.
People Daily (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon on Thursday voiced deep concern over the political and constitutional crisis in Niger, calling for restraint and political dialogue to resolve the issue. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ban said he is "deeply concerned about the ongoing political and constitutional crisis in Niger, which threatens to destabilize the country and undermine the progress...
People Daily (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009
The European Union (EU) on Thursday called on all political players to engage in dialogue and resolve the current Niger political crisis in a peaceful manner. "EU is gravely concerned at recent political developments in Niger and welcomes the efforts made by the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure a democratic outcome in Niger," said a declaration...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
President Mamadou Tandja has undermined Niger's efforts over the last 10 years to advance good governance and the rule of law, President Barack Obama's spokesman said on Thursday.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
President Umaru Yar'Adua finally unveiled the proclamation of amnesty for Niger Delta insurgents last Thursday. The offer of unconditional pardon is valid for 60 days (expiring October 4, 2009) and comes into effect upon the surrender of all equipment, weapons, arms and ammunition, and execution of specified renunciation-of-militancy forms. It also extends to "all persons presently being prosecuted...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
Responses were mixed in Niger to union leaders' call for a 24-hour work stoppage on 1 July to protest a planned constitutional referendum to allow President Mamadou Tandja to remain in power.
People Daily (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
The European Commission (EU) has said militant activities in the Niger Delta region have stalled the implementation of several of its micro projects aimed at accelerating socio-economic development in the embattled region, the Lagos based Business Day newspaper reported Thursday. The new micro projects worth over 9.2 billion naira (63 million U.S. dollars) were launched in June, this year, in southeast...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
The European Union (EU) has offered 80,000 Euros to support local governments in the Niger Delta region, acting head of Delegation of European Commission to Nigeria Dr. Denis Thieulin has said.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
The Federal Government yesterday denied a report in THISDAY that the Joint Task Force (JTF) was stopping persons displaced in the course of recent operations against militants, from returning to their villages.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
Amid mounting international opposition to a proposed referendum for President Mamadou Tandja to stay in power, the European Commission - one of Niger's largest donors - has warned of aid cuts if leaders do not respect constitutional order.
Black Star Journal (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009
Amnesty International recently issued a damning report on the manner in which the oil industry has destroyed Nigeria's Niger Delta Region. The title says it all: "Oil Industry Has Brought Poverty and Pollution to Niger Delta." The Amnesty report notes: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) describes the region as suffering from “administrative neglect, crumbling social infrastructure...
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