Mahamadou Issoufou

HM King Hamad congratulates President of Niger

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger, marking his country’s National Day. HM the King extended deepest congratulations and good wishes to President Issoufou on this national occasionRead more

President of Niger Receives Saudi Ambassador to Niger

Niamey - Emirates Voice

President of the Republic of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou received here today Saudi Ambassador to Niger Turki bin Naji Al-Ali. During the meeting, the Saudi ambassador conveyed greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and the Deputy Crown Prince to the president of Niger and their wishes of steady progressRead more

Thousands protest in Niger as pressure on gov’t mounts

Niamey - Arab Today

Thousands of people marched in Niger’s capital of Niamey on Saturday against the government of President Mahamadou Issoufou, calling for improved living conditions and the release of “political prisoners.” The west African country has been buffeted by falling prices for both oil and uranium, two of its main exports, as it struggles against jihadist attacks. Protesters flooded the streets ofRead more

France sends backup to Niger after 16 troops killed

Niamey , Niger - Arab Today

France is to send a contingent of counterterror forces to help the army in Niger after militants ambushed a military patrol killing 16, the defense ministry said. The decision, announced late Saturday, was taken following a request from President Mahamadou Issoufou after Wednesday’s attack near the border with Mali. The deadly ambush, which took place in an area some 200Read more

Saudi Arabia, Niger sign 3 bilateral agreements

Riyadh - Arab Today

King Salman on Sunday hosted official talks with Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The leaders reviewed relations between the two countries and discussed ways of enhancing cooperation in various fields, as well as ongoing developments in the region. Following the session, King Salman presented and decorated President Issoufou with the King Abdulaziz Medal. Three bilateral agreementsRead more

Sisi meets Burkina Faso, Niger counterparts on boosting relation, confronting suicide

Kigali - Arab Today

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday met in Kigali with Burkina Faso's President Marc Kabore and President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou on the sidelines of the 27th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, concluded earlier in the day. Presidential spokesman Alaa Yousef said the president affirmed Egypt's keenness on boosting bilateral relationsRead more

Qatar participates in inauguration ceremony of Niger's president

Niamey - Arab Today

The State of Qatar participated in the inauguration ceremony of President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger, which was held today at the Palais des 29 July, in the capital, Niamey, in the presence of a number of heads of state and government and senior officials and dignitaries from around the world. Qatar was represented by HE Minister ofRead more

Niger leader proposes national unity government

Niamey - Arab Today

Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou, reelected for a second term during controversial weekend elections, on Wednesday proposed forming a national unity government with the opposition which boycotted the vote. In an interview with AFP, he said: "I am ready to put in place a government of national unity with the opposition in order to face the threats facing the people ofRead more

Niger to hold tense run-off despite lone challenger's absence

Niamey - Arab Today

With the main challenger airlifted from jail to a Paris hospital and an opposition boycott, President Mahamadou Issoufou seems certain to win re-election on Sunday in Niger, one of the world's poorest countries. Sunday's second-round ballot is the first-ever run-off in this vast African nation of 18 million people which is increasingly facing jihadist attacks. It pits the 64-year-old Issoufou,Read more