In Niger, opening once-taboo topic of hunger crucial to easing impending food crisis

Niger: Once-taboo topic of hunger spoken again

Gunfire breaks out in Niger Capital, in apparent coup bid

NAIROBI/NIAMEY - Gunfire has broken out in the Nigerien capital Niamey in an apparent coup attempt, reports said Thursday.

Armed soldiers storm Niger presidential palace; president’s whereabouts remain unknown.

Armed soldiers storm Niger presidential palace