Niger PM says food crisis 'under control'

Niger's interim prime minister Mahamadou Danda credited foreign aid and local solidarity on Wednesday for reducing the impact of a months-long food crisis exacerbated recently by major floods.

Niger Urged by Rights Group to Abolish Death Penalty in New Constitution

Niger has a “historic opportunity” to abolish the death penalty in a new constitution that will be voted on in a referendum next month, Amnesty International said.

Niger floods alarming, U.N. says

NIAMEY, Niger, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Nearly half of the 15 million people in Niger are facing a food crisis as flooding plagues the African country, the United Nations said. Niger - United Nations - Africa - 2007–2008 world food price crisis - Business and Economy

Niger floods bring disaster

Floods in Niger are not as spectacular as those in Pakistan, but they spell disaster for a people already stricken by a food crisis.

Niger floods bring disaster on top of food crisis

Collapsed buildings, flooded-out rice paddies: the floods in Niger are not as spectacular as those in Pakistan, but they spell disaster for a people already stricken by a food crisis.

Niger flooding displaces nearly 200,000, UN says

Heavy rains in Niger have displaced nearly 200,000 in recent weeks, the United Nations says, calling on donors and aid agencies to send shelter material, blankets and other supplies.

Niger avoids ‘worst’ in food crisis

Reuters. NIAMEY. Niger will avoid the "worst" in its most severe food crisis since 2005 with aid reaching millions left hungry by last year’s failed harvest, the government said.

Niger ex-finance minister charged with graft

NIAMEY (AFP) - A court in Niger has charged former finance minister Ali Lamine Zene with corruption for suspected embezzlement and has released him on bail, according to the politician's lawyer.

Niger: UN Renews Appeal for Aid After Recent Floods

The United Nations humanitarian arm is seeking urgent assistance for Niger, where recent flooding has displaced nearly 200,000 people and aggravated a food crisis in which almost half of the country's 15 million people are experiencing hunger.

Parker ready for Niger test

Bernard Parker says that Bafana Bafana intend to take heed of lessons learned during the Soccer World Cup when they face Niger.