G7 leaders make progress on trade, remain split on climate change
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations pledged on Saturday to fight protectionism, overcoming resistance from US President Donald Trump, who was elected on an "America first" agenda.
May 27, 2017, 18:52 PM IST
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou scores landslide win in boycotted run-off
Niger`s President Mahamadou Issoufou secured 92 percent of the vote in a controversial run-off ballot boycotted by the opposition, according to official results released Tuesday.
Mar 23, 2016, 03:11 AM IST
Issoufou far ahead in Niger presidential election count
Niger`s President Mahamadou Issoufou enjoyed a strong lead Thursday in his quest for a second term as leader of the uranium-rich west African nation, according to partial results from elections that the opposition has slammed as rigged.
Feb 25, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
Niger`s `Lion` president hopes for second term as vote count begins
Counting began in Niger`s presidential poll Sunday in an election that has seen incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou promise a first-round "knockout" blow to his opponents, who are already crying foul after a tense campaign.
Feb 22, 2016, 04:00 AM IST
Australian woman freed after kidnap by al Qaeda in Burkina Faso
An elderly Australian woman kidnapped with her husband in Burkina Faso by a group affiliated to al Qaeda has been freed, neighbouring Niger`s President Mahamadou Issoufou said on Saturday.
Feb 07, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
