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140 villagers killed by suspected herders in dayslong attacks in Nigeria

At least 140 people were killed by gunmen who attacked remote villages over two days in north-central Nigeria`s Plateau state, survivors and officials said Tuesday in the latest of such mass killings this year blamed on the West African nation`s farmer-herder crisis

26 December, 2023 06:59 PM IST | AP

People attend a funeral for those killed in the attack. AP Photo

At least 20 villagers killed during rebel attack

The assailants burned down houses in the village, which has been “emptied of its population,” Bonang said.

23 December, 2023 07:45 AM IST | Agencies

People attend a funeral for those killed in the attack. AP Photo

African children most vulnerable to climate change: Unicef

03 September, 2023 09:33 AM IST| Agencies

Workers pull a red carpet as they prepare the venue ahead of the Africa Climate Summit 2023 in Kenya. Pic/AFP

Defence heads hold talks on Niger crisis

18 August, 2023 07:58 AM IST| Agencies

Children running amok in the streets of Niamey. Pic/AP

Niger prepares itself for battle as neighbours plan next move

17 August, 2023 07:52 AM IST| Agencies

Coup supporters at a protest in Niamey on August 3. Pic/AP

Niger coup leaders say they will prosecute prez

15 August, 2023 08:17 AM IST| Agencies

President Mohd Bazoum. Pic/AP

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Niger coup leaders willing to resolve standoff with ECOWAS

14 August, 2023 09:48 AM IST| ANI

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Niger tense over plans to ‘stabilise’ nation

12 August, 2023 08:21 AM IST| Agencies

ECOWAS leaders met in Abuja on August 10. Pic/AP

Niger’s military junta appoints new PM and cabinet ministers

10 August, 2023 07:59 AM IST | Agencies

Junta supporters hold a Russian flag in Niamey. Pic/AP

Neighbors, UN seek to deescalate Niger tensions

09 August, 2023 08:12 AM IST | Agencies

Coup leaders have been rallying citizens for support. Pic/AP

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