Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 04-07-2010
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (Reuters) – Nigerian gunmen released 12 foreign workers on Sunday, two days after attacking their cargo vessels in the oil-producing Niger Delta, military and security officials said.
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Nigerian gunmen release 12 foreign hostages
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 03-07-2010
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (Reuters) – Gunmen attacked two cargo vessels off the coast of the oil-producing Niger Delta, killing one crew member and kidnapping at least 12 others, a Nigerian navy spokesman said on Saturday.
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Nigerian gunmen attack cargo ships, kidnap 12
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 06-05-2010
DUBAI (Reuters) – Al Qaeda’s North Africa wing claimed responsibility for kidnapping a French man last month in northern Niger, Al Jazeera television said on Thursday, citing a statement by the militant group’s North Africa wing.
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Al Qaeda claims kidnap of French man in Niger – TV
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 16-03-2010
VIENNA (Reuters) – The majority of militants who took part in an amnesty last year in the restive Niger Delta region are still behind the peace plans despite a resurgence in attacks, the Nigerian oil minister told Reuters on Tuesday.
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Nigeria says most militants on board with amnesty
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 23-02-2010
NIAMEY (Reuters) – Niger’s ruling military junta has named Mahamadou Danda as Prime Minister in a transitional government, according to a statement read over state television on Tuesday.
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Niger junta names Mahamadou Danda prime minister
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 23-02-2010
NIAMEY (Reuters) – Niger’s military rulers said on Monday they would assume all legislative and executive powers until elections, but would name a prime minister and government to help oversee the transition.
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Niger junta to assume powers, will name PM, gov’t
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 20-02-2010
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday condemned a coup in Niger and called on the new authorities to make good on promises to restore constitutional order.
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U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon condemns coup in Niger
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 19-02-2010
DAKAR (Reuters) – The overthrow of Niger’s pariah leader Mamadou Tandja has been condemned internationally as undemocratic, but it could provide the west African country with its best chance for elections.
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ANALYSIS – Coup may usher in a democratic future for Niger
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 19-02-2010
NIAMEY (Reuters) – Niger’s military junta leader made his first public appearance on Friday, a day after toppling President Mamadou Tandja in a coup, but made no mention of any timetable to elections.
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Niger coup leader silent on election timetable
Filed Under (world updates) by admin on 19-02-2010
(Reuters) – Niger’s capital was calm on Friday a day after troops ousted President Mamadou Tandja in a military coup.
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TIMELINE – Niger’s Tandja ousted in coup