Topic: Mamadou Tandja

A key suspect is still on the loose though authorities in Niger said Wednesday that 10 people were arrested in connection with a July coup attempt.

The head of Niger's military called this weekend's peaceful presidential elections a success and an example for the rest of Africa.

Opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou will face former Niger Prime Minister Seini Oumarou in a runoff, election results indicate.

Niger's first presidential election since the ouster of Mamadou Tandja a year ago was running smoothly amid long lines and tight security, observers said.

Consider this: China has agreed to spend $19 billion to build oil refineries and petroleum industry infrastructure in Nigeria.

Iranian diplomats are reported to have quit the capital of the rickety West African state of Niger following a military coup that toppled President Mamadou Tandja.

The African Union has condemned a coup in Niger and the detention of Niger President Mamadou Tandja.

Soldiers in Niger staged an apparent coup Thursday, storming the presidential palace, diplomats and government officials said.

Niger President Mamadou Tandja is being accused by lawmakers of intending a power grab after dissolving the country's Parliament.

Two major rebel groups in Niger say they have agreed to a cease-fire after holding talks with Prime Minister Seyni Oumarou.