Earth Science News
AFRICA NEWS
29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadists: defence ministry
29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadists: defence ministry
by AFP Staff Writers
Niamey, Niger (AFP) Oct 3, 2023

Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on Monday night, declaring a three-day national mourning period.

The soldiers were targeted using "improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles by more than a hundred terrorists", the ministry said in a televised statement.

Two soldiers were seriously wounded and "several dozen terrorists" were also killed.

The attack took place near the country's border with Mali, during military operations aimed at "neutralising the threat posed by the Islamic State" in the area, according to the ministry.

"Communications from the terrorists, who were forced to withdraw, have been intercepted", the ministry said, adding that the attackers "benefitted from outside expertise", without giving any further details.

A jihadist insurgency has plagued Africa's Sahel region for more than a decade, breaking out in northern Mali in 2012 before spreading to neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso in 2015.

The "three borders" area between Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso is regularly the scene of attacks by militants affiliated with the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda.

The violence has fuelled military takeovers in all three countries, with Niger the latest to fall to a coup on July 26 that ousted Mohamed Bazoum, its democratically elected president.

In August, at least 17 Nigerien soldiers were killed and 20 wounded in an attack by suspected jihadists near the border between Niger and Burkina Faso.

Related Links
Africa News - Resources, Health, Food

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters
Tweet

RELATED CONTENT
The following news reports may link to other Space Media Network websites.
AFRICA NEWS
Mali troops redeploy towards rebel stronghold
Bamako (AFP) Oct 2, 2023
The Malian army began redeploying troops on Monday towards the northern rebel stronghold Kidal, security officials said, amid a resumption of hostilities in that region. The troop movements have triggered speculation about the start of an offensive in the Kidal region. It would come at a time when the Malian army is under threat in the north, between Gao and Timbuktu, by a resumption of hostilities from predominantly Tuareg armed groups and an increase in jihadist attacks. No Malian official ... read more

AFRICA NEWS
Fukushima sake brewer warms shattered Japanese fishing community

We could sequester CO2 by "re-greening" arid lands, plant scientists say

'Zero income' after storms ravage famed Greek apple harvest

Syrian beekeepers battle both war and climate change

AFRICA NEWS
Warming beaches threaten Yemen sea turtles' future

Climate change draws great white sharks north, threatening ecosystem

Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to help coral

New method for purifying drinking water could be used in disaster zones

AFRICA NEWS
Hoekstra: Kickboxing Dutchman spoiling for EU climate fight

Germany to host top climate talks if no east Europe candidate: UN

Dutch ex-FM defends record during EU climate post bid grilling

Politicians failing to grasp 'scientific reality' of climate: expert

AFRICA NEWS
India must rapidly scale solar to reach renewable targets: study

Toward high-efficiency thin crystalline silicon solar cells

Flexible solar cell achieves major power conversion efficiency gains

Solar panels go into service near North Pole

AFRICA NEWS
Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?

Lightning strike hits UK biogas facility

Aston University research pioneers making renewable hydrogen and propane fuel gases from glycerol

Making aviation fuel from biomass

AFRICA NEWS
Four more officials held after Libya flood disaster

'Negligent' Iraq officials sacked for wedding fire

Senegal navy intercepts more than 600 migrants in three days

Libya flood relief hampered by 'turf wars' and division

AFRICA NEWS
Quake-hit locals relieved Europe's biggest gas plant to close

Netherlands halts extraction from Europe's biggest gas field

Climate goal reliant on massive new private sector investment: IMF

IEA, ECB urge Europe to move faster on energy transition

AFRICA NEWS
China's gateway to North Korea waits in vain for border opening

China's Evergrande closes up 28% in Hong Kong after trade resumes

Markets fall on rate concerns

Italy court condemns Uber Eats over 4,000 layoffs

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters




The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.