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My Europe Series

Niger: Europe’s migration cop?

In this edition of Insiders, we go to Niger, Africa’s gateway to Europe. Each year at least 100,000 migrants from Niger and neighboring Sub-Saharan countries used to travel from there to Libya in the hope of making it to Europe.

26/10/2018

My Europe Series

EU funds to tackle Niger's people smugglers miss their target

"Insiders" producer Sophie Claudet speaks with reporter Valerie Gauriat, just back from investigating the latest situation on Niger's border with Libya.

26/10/2018

My Europe Series

Niger: Africa's migration sentinel

On the immigration, terrorism and global warming frontlines, one of the world's poorest nations has a multitude of problems piecemeal aid will not solve.

26/10/2018

World

Niger a hub for migrants travelling to and from Europe

Niger is a migration hub for those trying to reach Europe through Libya, as well as a laboratory for Europe’s remote control migration policy. As efforts to keep people from travelling to Europe step up, the effects are seen on the ground in Agadez, Niger.

26/10/2018

Niger

Migrants hotspots: the Niger laboratory

Niger is a major transit country for migrants wanting to reach Europe. The EU wants to make it one of the so-called « hotspots » where migration flows towards Europe can be processed. euronews reporter Valérie Gauriat investigated on the field.

25/09/2018

Niger

Anti-smuggling laws hurt economic lifeline of west African towns

West African towns lose economic lifeline as EU moves to toughen migration policies at external borders.

16/09/2018

World

'They beat you everyday' - the migrants turning back from Libya

Euronews has been to Niger, where many migrants are returning after facing tough conditions in neighbouring Libya

30/04/2018

Niger

"The militant threat is spreading"

Analysts say the use of armed Reaper drones on the continent of Africa signals a shift in policy for the United States.

26/10/2017

USA

Fallen US soldiers deserved better

Widow speaks out about Trump phone call

24/10/2017

France

France to send missions to Chad and Niger to bring back refugees

French president announces measures alongside promise to crack down on economic immigrants.

10/10/2017

Europe News

EU looks to Africa to curb migrant numbers

As Europe continues to deal with the Mediterranean migrant crisis, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini convened the Foreign Affairs council.

17/07/2017

Sci-tech

What are the top 5 Android Apps?

Every day the app on top on the list keeps changing and there is competition everywhere.

12/09/2016

Nigeria

'Phase one over' in Boko Haram battle, say Chad-Niger forces

African coalition forces say the first phase of the offensive against Boko Haram is over following last week’s successful recapture of a strategic

04/04/2015

Nigeria

Battle against Boko Haram intensifies

Boko Haram militants have continued to push their battles over Nigeria’s borders, with an attack and suspected kidnapping in northern Cameroon. It

09/02/2015

World News

7,500 African Union troops to fight Boko Haram

African Union forces from Chad have attacked Boko Haram killing 120 of its militants in the far north of Cameron. The Islamist militant group had

01/02/2015

Niger

Anti-Charlie Hebdo protests claim more lives in Niger

At least five people have been killed and six churches attacked in Niger in fresh anti-Charlie protests

18/01/2015

Niger

'Down with France' shout anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters as 5 die in escalating violence in Niger

Hundreds take part in violent anti-Charlie Hebdo demonstrations in Niger's capital

17/01/2015

Niger

Niger PM asks for help to deal with Boko Haram refugee crisis

The prime minister of Niger has appealed for international help to confront a looming food crisis compounded by thousands of refugees who have

13/12/2014

Niger

Save the Children report: Niger praised but globally much remains to be done

23/10/2013

My Europe Series

Niger: war on malnutrition

26/10/2010