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Niger adopting traditional conflict resolution methods to end communal conflictsF

By Boureima Hama: Traditional chiefs, officials, human rights activists and NGOs have been criss-crossing the vast Tillaberi region of western Niger for several months. Their mission: to organise forums in a bid to ease community tensions revived by massacres of...
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Niger: Mine blast kills seven soldiers in DiffaF

Seven soldiers were killed on Friday after their vehicle hit a landmine in Niger's southeast Diffa region, where jihadist groups are active, according to an army statement broadcast on state radio. The blast took place around 0000 GMT just 400 metres from a military...
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Niger: Niamey hit with crippling power outagesF

Niger's capital Niamey is suffering major power cuts linked to disruptions in the supply of electricity from neighbouring Nigeria, according to Nigelec, the country's sole supplier. Since June 10, repeated blackouts lasting several hours have hit the capital and its...
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Niger: Sahara salt diggers struggle to maintain centuries-old tradeF

By Camille Laffont: At the edge of an oasis almost engulfed by the dunes, where the rare caravan still passes, is a desert landscape punctured by holes. The salt pans of Kalala, near Bilma in northeastern Niger, were once an essential stop for traders with their...
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