A new report says the Islamic militant groups are ramping up cross-border violence and tightening their grip in parts of Benin, Niger, and Nigeria.

The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Niger, citing terrorism, kidnapping, crime, unrest and limited medical care.

Deep in the desert of Niger, scientists have unearthed an unknown species of dinosaur, a giant fissvery of its kind in more ...

Militants linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State are rapidly increasing their attacks on the borderlands between Niger, Benin and Nigeria, turning remote transit corridors into active ...

Spinosaurus, the only known semiaquatic dinosaur predator, joins Tyrannosaurus, Giganotosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus among the largest meat-eating dinosaurs.

The U.S. State Department has extended a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory for a west African country.

Malian authorities have arrested a prominent journalist for criticizing the leader of neighboring Niger. That's according to a prominent rights group.

Feb 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it has approved about $91 million in funding for Niger after completing reviews of programs under its Extended Credit Facility and ...