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UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Niger as nearly 64,000 flee northern Nigeria

Jurist 12 Nov 2026
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Tuesday that violence in northern Nigeria has driven nearly 64,000 people into Niger since the start of 2026, straining humanitarian services in communities already facing insecurity and food shortages.
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Nigeria: Nearly 64,000 Nigerians Have Fled to Niger Republic Amid Insecurity - UNHCR

All Africa 11 Nov 2026
Nearly 64,000 Nigerians have fled to neighbouring Niger Republic since the beginning of 2026 to escape attacks by Islamist militants and armed gangs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said ....
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Niger summons EU envoy over sovereignty row

Russia Today 11 Nov 2026
“Niger does not receive injunctions from any country or institution,” the authorities said, adding that the country “does not need permission from Brussels” to exercise its sovereignty.
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Breaking: DSS Foils Terror Plot, Intercepts Arms Shipment from Niger Republic, Recovers 21 AK-47 Rifles, Four Machine Guns, 825 Magazines

This Day 11 Nov 2026
The Department of State Services (DSS) has foiled a major terror plot following the interception of a large consignment of arms and ammunition smuggled into Nigeria from the Niger Republic.
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Tinubu, Ex Niger President, Issoufou, Others to Grace Launch of Buhari’s Authorised Biography Nov 19

This Day 11 Nov 2026
Nigeria . 2 hours ago ... President Bola Tinubu and former President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, among other dignitaries would grace the public presentation of late President Muhammadu Buhari’s authorised biography on November 19 in Abuja ... He said.
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Algerian parliament rejects EU remarks on military deployment to Niger

Xinhua 10 Nov 2026
10 (Xinhua) -- Algeria's Council of the Nation on Tuesday strongly rejected European Union (EU) remarks over Algeria's decision to deploy units of the People's National Army (ANP) to Niger at the Sahel country's request.
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