Niger plans West Africa’s third-largest refinery with $1.9 billion project as it targets regional energy hub status

The agreement, signed on August 15 between Niger and Zimar Group and its partner High Tech, covers the design, financing, construction, operation and eventual transfer of the refinery to the Nigerien government under a build-operate-transfer structure. The …

Niger: U.S. Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Freed After More Than Nine Months

American Kevin Rideout, who worked as a pilot for an evangelical organisation, has been freed after he was kidnapped in October 2025 in Niamey. His release comes as the security situation remains tense in Niger. "Kevin Rideout is in good health and is …

Niger Signs $1.9 Billion Deal for Mega-Refinery

Niger signed a $1.9 billion agreement on Saturday with Zimar Group and High Tech to build a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery and petrochemical complex in Dosso. Operating under a build-operate-transfer framework, the consortium will construct the facility …

The MPLJ claims to have killed 15 security agents in an attack in the southeast of Niger.

The militias of the Patriotic Movement for Freedom and Justice (MPLJ), a rebel faction opposed to the military junta currently controlling Niger, have reported the death of 15 members of the security forces in an offensive carried out in the central- …

Niger Delta Leader Advocates 70% Revenue Retention By States

A Niger Delta leader, Elder Joseph Ambakederimo, has called for restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system to enable states retain 70 per cent of revenues from local resources. Ambakederimo made the call at a birthday breakfast media chat in Yenagoa, to …

American missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nearly 10 months in captivity

American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released nearly 10 months after he was kidnapped in Niger's capital, Niamey Rideout's organisation said he was in good health and would soon be reunited with his extended family after his long captivity …

Freed American missionary ‘in good health’ after captivity in Niger

Army rescues 9 kidnap victims, disrupts terrorist attacks in Niger State

Nigerian Army has rescued nine kidnapped victims and disrupted attempts by terrorists to infiltrate communities in Niger State, as troops stepped up operations across parts of Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public …

American missionary in Niger released after 10 months of captivity

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in Niger last October, has been released after more than 10 months of detention in the North African country, his organization announced Friday. Mr. Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials,” …

Troops rescue nine kidnap victims, foil terrorist attacks in Niger

Troops of the 18 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 66 livestock, and foiled attempted terrorist attacks in Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger. The operations were carried out as part of sustained offensive …