Niger

Why Many Nigeriens Want Russia in and the West Out

By Collin Meisel and Adam Szymanski-Burgos

Military to Review Head Cams After Niger Ambush Video

By W.J. Hennigan

U.S. Military Investigation Finds More Remains in Niger

By W.J. Hennigan

Rep. Barbara Lee: Paul Ryan Won’t Debate Niger and Our Shadow Wars

By Barbara Lee

Watch Live: Chairman of Joint Chiefs Addresses Army Deaths in Niger Amid Trump Feud With Widow

Gen. Joseph Dunford will brief reporters from the Pentagon at 4 p.m. Monday

By Maya Rhodan October 23, 2017

Trump Is Feuding With a Congresswoman Over a Soldier Killed in Niger. Why Was He Deployed There?

Here's why U.S. troops are in Africa

By Nash Jenkins October 20, 2017

The Pentagon Is Looking Into Why 4 U.S. Soldiers Died in Niger

The soldiers, killed in an ambush by 50 ISIS-affiliated fighters, were the first U.S. combat casualties in Niger

By Eli Meixler October 18, 2017

For Refugees Displaced by Boko Haram, a Disappearing Lake Has Disastrous Consequences

“They are farmers, fishermen and animal breeders whose governments, let alone the world, have forgotten about."

By Janna Dotschkal March 27, 2017

Niger Soldiers Kill 38 Boko Haram Extremists in Operation

Two Nigerien soldiers were wounded in the operation

By TIME Staff September 17, 2016

Twin Suicide Blasts Kill Dozens in Nigeria

The blasts came a day after Washington pledged to send 300 troops to aid the fight against Boko Haram

By Rishi Iyengar October 15, 2015

New Nigerian President Pledges to 'Destroy' Boko Haram

The Jihadist group pledged allegiance to ISIS earlier this year

By Alissa Greenberg June 4, 2015

Discover African Migrants' Long Journey Through the Sahara

Before they can reach the Mediterranean and Europe, migrants must travel through the lawlessness expanses of the Sahara

By Mackenzie Knowles-Coursin April 28, 2015

More Flee Northern Cameroon to Escape Boko Haram

Cross-border attacks are fueling the exodus

By Sabrina Toppa March 27, 2015

Boko Haram Under Attack by 4 Armies Led by Nigeria

Even if the allies hit Boko Haram hard militarily, it will still have the potential to launch terrorist attacks

By Aryn Baker March 9, 2015

Nigeria's Allies Launch Joint Offensive Against Boko Haram

The operation comes a day after Boko Haram killed at least 50 people with a series of bomb attacks in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri

By Helen Regan March 9, 2015

Boko Haram Loses Key Town to Nigeria

The Nigerian military regains a key town lost to Boko Haram, but the insurgent group stoops to even bloodier tactics

By Aryn Baker February 23, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: February 9

1. A humanitarian intervention for Aleppo could provide a glimmer of hope in Syria.By Ana Palacio in Project Syndicate2. The U.S. needs a new Church Committee to strengthen oversight of our intelligence services.By Michael German...

By The Aspen Institute February 9, 2015

The World's Poorest Regions Are not Always Where You'd Expect

Salamat, Chad is the poorest region in the world, according to a new study.

By Noah Rayman January 6, 2015

Niger Officials Extradite Gaddafi’s Son to Libya

Libyan officials plan to prosecute Saadi Gaddafi with “misappropriating property by force”

By David Stout March 6, 2014