By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journalduniger
Zinder’s Inter-regional Judicial Police Service has dismantled two criminal networks active in the Nigerien region. The groups specialised in activities including night-time burglaries, according to Journal du Niger.
Agadez Governor Major General Ibra Boulama Issa visited the regional hospital to meet survivors of the armed attack on two buses belonging to Nigerien company SONITRAV. The visit follows the ambush, which left at least 11 people dead, reported Journal du Niger.
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Niger won the WAFU B U17 tournament by beating Ivory Coast 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Ouagadougou. The Nigerien team succeeds Ivory Coast and claims the regional trophy qualifying for the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, according to Africatopsports.
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An ambush on two passenger buses travelling between Arlit and Agadez killed at least 11 people and left many injured on 20 October 2026. The attack took place 35 kilometres from Agadez in northern Niger, according to the Journal du Niger.
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Niger’s Minister of National Education, Élisabeth Shérif, received Türkiye’s ambassador on 21 October 2026. The diplomatic meeting is part of exchanges between the two countries, reports Journal du Niger.
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Coumba Gawlo mobilises artists to promote NigerSenegalese singer Coumba Gawlo Seck was received in Niamey by Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani and said she wanted to mobilise African artists to promote Niger. She linked this commitment to development projects, peace and social cohesion, according to the Nigerien government's report.
Pastef demands Senegal’s 2026 budget protect social spendingThe Pastef-Les Patriotes parliamentary group is refusing to adopt the 2026 supplementary finance bill as it stands and is calling in particular for public investment and social spending to be preserved. It is also demanding more guarantees on funding and information for the National Assembly, according to its 23 October statement, relayed by Seneweb.The week in Africa
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