New species of Spinosaurus mirabilis found by a professor and his team in Niger
New Species of Spinosaurus Discovered in Sahara Paleontologists have unveiled a newly identified species of Spinosaurus, known as Spinosaurus mirabilis, which was a carnivorous dinosaur that may rival Tyrannosaurus in size. This species thrived roughly 95 to 100 million years ago, with its fossil remains found in a remote part of Niger’s Sahara Desert, specifically […]
US overlooks Sahel terror groups due to Niger base closure, sources say
The U.S. military is reportedly struggling to combat jihadist groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS in the increasingly dangerous Sahel region, particularly in Niger and parts of West Africa. This information comes from a former State Department official speaking about a policy proposal connected to the Biden administration. In an exclusive dialogue, a senior military official […]
U.S. Missionary Abducted in Niger
American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger An American missionary, identified as Kevin Rideout, who is 50 years old, was abducted by three unidentified armed men in Niamey, the capital of Niger, on Tuesday. According to diplomatic sources, he was taken towards the Mali border, where a jihadist group is believed to operate. Reports indicate that Rideout […]
American Missionary Pilot Abducted in Niger as Organizations Urge for Prayer
Kidnapping of American Missionary Pilot in Niger Christian Services is calling for prayers following the kidnapping of an American missionary pilot in Niamey, Niger’s capital, very close to the presidential palace—just about 100 meters away. Reports indicate that Kevin Rideout was taken earlier this week by three individuals in a Toyota Corolla. It’s believed that […]
U.S. missionary taken hostage in Niger, crucial first 48 hours
Security experts indicate that the initial 48 hours are crucial in the effort to locate an American Christian missionary who was kidnapped in Niger, a country in West Africa. There’s a concern that the missionary might be moved to different regions controlled by factions of the Islamic State. Brian Stern, the founder of Gray Bull […]
U.S. missionary taken hostage by Islamist militants in Niger
American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger The U.S. government has confirmed that an American Christian missionary was kidnapped in Niger, according to a statement from a U.S. official. It’s believed that the missionaries were taken north, towards regions controlled by an ISIS offshoot. A spokesperson from the State Department mentioned, “We are aware of reports that […]
Iran allegedly purchasing uranium from Niger and providing drones to Sudan
US Concerns Over Iran’s Actions in Africa This week, the chair of the State Department and Senate Foreign Relations Committee echoed concerns about “critical threats to US national security” stemming from Iran’s activities across Africa. Reports indicate that Tehran has been purchasing uranium in Niger and supplying drones to conflict forces in Sudan, allegedly breaching […]
Biden Hands over Last U.S. Military Base to Niger Coup Regime
The United States formally handed over its last military base in Niger to the current government on Monday, completing a withdrawal ordered by the Nigerien government in March. About two dozen U.S. troops remain in the country to perform administrative duties but have been told to withdraw by September 15. Niger is President Joe Biden’s […]
US completes troop withdrawal from Niger
The U.S. military has completed its troop withdrawal from Niger after a coup in 2023 seized control of the country and demanded that U.S. soldiers leave the country, a setback for Washington in its war on terrorism in the Sahel region. The U.S. Department of Defense and Niger’s Ministry of Defense issued a joint statement […]
US troops withdraw from first base in Niger
U.S. troops formally withdrew from Niger’s main airbase on Monday, the first of two bases from which U.S. troops will leave after Niamey fell to a military coup in 2023 and Nigerien authorities ordered the U.S. to withdraw. US troops left 101 Air Base near the capital, Niamey, after a ceremony to formally announce the […]