Niger: MSF assists hundreds of newly displaced in eastern Diffa: Over the last few days, more than 200 families from Nigeria and Chad have reached the town of Toumour, located in east Diffa region, Niger, fleeing violence and hunger in their hometowns. Most of the new arrivals are women and children and, according to their testimonies, they walked for 4 or 5 days, though only … [Read more...] about Niger: MSF assists hundreds of newly displaced in eastern Diffa
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Niger election begins with a top candidate behind bars
A jailed candidate facing baby-trafficking charges was among the top contenders to challenge Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou for the country’s top job, as voters started turning out for presidential and parliamentary elections. Niger is electing a head of state on Sunday, as well as a new parliament, with President Issoufou hoping to secure a second […] … [Read more...] about Niger election begins with a top candidate behind bars
