Stories from Niamey · Niger

Niger's military regime has suspended about ten French media outlets, including France 24, Agence France Presse, and RFI. The suspensions were imposed by the military regime. In Burkina Faso, TV5MONDE has been banned, following previous suspensions of Western media. These actions are attributed to the three military-led regimes of the Alliance of Sahel States, which claim a sovereignist line and are increasing control over information and media.

Niger's opposition has claimed victory in the Supreme Court. This development follows attempts to weaken the opposition's influence. The court's decision is a event for the country's political landscape. The specific outcome of the court's decision was not detailed.

The unified force of three military-led states has launched an intensive air campaign to combat armed groups in the Sahel region. The government in Niamey announced the operation follows security tensions involving armed groups coordinating with liberation fronts.

Several hundred participants gathered at the Jaddo Secou de Nihame cultural center in Niamey on Thursday. The event follows recent political developments in the region. Hundreds of participants gathered at the Jadocé Cultural Center in Niamey to support Mali.

Russia has provided 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Niger free of charge. The transfer is being reported as a gratuitous delivery. The source noted that the ICRC may recognize such deliveries as participation in the conflict.

Since the start of the war, twenty-one people have been executed and approximately four others have been arrested. Among those executed were nine individuals related to protests in Niamey last January.

French authorities are investigating Abdallah Sennoussi, brother-in-law to former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, as a suspected mastermind behind an explosion over Niger. The incident killed 170 people on board, including 54 French nationals.

Nigerien authorities have canceled all May Day celebrations across the country, including street parades in Niamey. The decision follows threats from jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are members of the Alliance of Sahel States confederation. The region faces ongoing attacks from these extremist organizations. This marks the first time such large-scale demonstrations by the country's ten major trade unions have been called off for this reason. The decision follows heightened regional instability. The military-led nation is currently a target for Sahelian jihadist groups. Hundreds of vehicles were reportedly blocked near the Guinean border. Some buses managed to reach Bamako on Wednesday by bypassing main routes. Civil society organizations at a rally in support of Mali urged citizens to increase vigilance.

Construction has commenced on a 4,128 km gas pipeline connecting Nigeria to Niger and Algeria. The project aims to transport gas from Nigeria through the Sahara to Europe.

Former Wagner Group mercenaries have laid down their arms in Niger following an agreement with jihadist groups to ensure their safety in exchange for neutrality. The military leader, General Assimi Goïta, has not yet issued a statement regarding the development.