Africa · Sahel

Niger security & risk intelligence

Tillabéri and Diffa insurgency, post-coup governance and sanctions effects, cross-border trade disruption, and displacement across the Liptako-Gourma.

Overall risk: Critical
Published records: 181
Analyst reviewed: 0 · 0%
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 22:43 UTC

Intelligence library — Niger

Total published items: 181
Analyst-reviewed: 0 (0%)
Briefings: 0
Last 7 days: 94
Last 30 days: 178
Distinct sources: 105

Library last updated 30 Aug 2026, 22:43 UTCCoverage since 29 Jul 2026

Derived from 68 verified intelligence records in the trailing 90 days (latest 2026-08-13). Overall index 99/100.

Risk indicator trends

Threat, political, terrorism, conflict and maritime reporting for Niger over time.

Threat: 3
Political: 18
Terrorism: 2
Conflict: 17
Maritime: 0

Sub-regional & location breakdown

Derived from published records only — sub-regions and locations appear when reporting exists.

Country-level reporting

89 records

Latest 30 Aug 2026

Niger · 34
Nigeria · 7

Threat profile

Principal threats

· Incident
· Insight
· Environmental

Domain risk scores

security99/100
maritime1/100
aviation1/100
climate7/100
political40/100

High47
Moderate40
Low1
Critical1

Latest Niger records

HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Ghanaian - Nigerian Pastor Found Dead , Colleague Missing After Abduction In Plateau As Gunmen Kill Three Others Overnight
Ghanaian - Nigerian Pastor Found Dead , Colleague Missing After Abduction In Plateau As Gunmen Kill Three Others Overnight. Reported by saharareporters.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · saharareporters.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia Africa Corps
Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia Africa Corps. Reported by nigeriasun.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · nigeriasun.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Nigerian bishops decry trail of terror after latest attacks
Nigerian bishops decry trail of terror after latest attacks. Reported by cruxnow.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · cruxnow.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World News
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World News. Reported by thegazette.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · thegazette.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | News
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | News. Reported by dailyadvance.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · dailyadvance.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027: Don’t promise Nigerians what you can’t deliver, cleric tells politicians
A cleric warns politicians against making unrealistic promises for the 2027 elections, urging honesty about Nigeria’s economic realities and fuel subsidy r Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigeria expresses concern over political crisis in Niger
Nigeria expresses deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in Niger following an attempted coup, urging a return to constitutional order for regional Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Niger
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
BBC News Africa
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened. Reported by abcnews.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · abcnews.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Niger : CAN seeks permanent security presence in Borgu over Mosque abductions
Niger : CAN seeks permanent security presence in Borgu over Mosque abductions. Reported by dailypost.ng and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · dailypost.ng
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World. Reported by stardem.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · stardem.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Attempted Coup : Niger junta still in control , but situation remains tense
Attempted Coup : Niger junta still in control , but situation remains tense. Reported by premiumtimesng.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · premiumtimesng.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Tinubu’s fuel subsidy gamble: Nigerians paid the tax price, now Atiku offers a way
Nigeria does not need a return to the corrupt subsidy regime of the past. It needs a production-based subsidy that read more Tinubu’s fuel subsidy gamble: Nigerians paid the tax price, now Atiku offers a way
BusinessDay (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World News
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World News. Reported by idahopress.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · idahopress.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Africa Corps von Russland : Russland soll Niger bei Niederschlagung von Meuterei geholfen haben
Africa Corps von Russland : Russland soll Niger bei Niederschlagung von Meuterei geholfen haben. Reported by zeit.de and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · zeit.de
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Borgu abduction : Niger CAN wants tighter security around worship centres
Borgu abduction : Niger CAN wants tighter security around worship centres. Reported by tribuneonlineng.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · tribuneonlineng.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened | World. Reported by rockymounttelegram.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · rockymounttelegram.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened
Inside the 24 - hour mutiny that threatened Niger ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened. Reported by krmg.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · krmg.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Insecurity: Nigeria won’t negotiate with terrorists — FG
Ambassador Ojukwu explained that the summit's primary focus is strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and countering terrorism and violent extremism. The post Insecurity: Nigeria won’t negotiate with terrorists — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Niger
Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Niger
Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
Al Jazeera (Africa desk)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Niger crushes mutiny attempt at key airbase
Niger crushes mutiny attempt at key airbase. Reported by thenationalnews.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · thenationalnews.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Fuel subsidy removal has repositioned Nigeria’s economy – Oyintiloye
An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy as a strategic economic reform capable of repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and recovery. Oyintiloye also warned politicians seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections against deliberately distorting facts surrounding the subsidy removal for […] Fuel subsidy removal has repositioned Nigeria’s economy – Oyintiloye
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027: Don’t set Nigeria on fire, NILDS boss warns political actors
The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has warned political actors against setting Nigeria on fire through their conducts and utterances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sulaiman gave the warning while featuring on Newsmen Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. He urged ‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠‌‍‌politicians to rather engage […] The post 2027: Don’t set Nigeria on fire, NILDS boss warns political actors appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Niger
Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny
Niger said it had regained control of a key military airbase in the capital Niamey after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday, in the latest ‌challenge to military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani as his government struggles to contain a jihadist insurgency.
MyJoyOnline (Ghana)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Explosions , gunfire at Niger Niamey airport , Presidency perimeter – Channel Africa
Explosions , gunfire at Niger Niamey airport , Presidency perimeter – Channel Africa. Reported by channelafrica.co.za and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · channelafrica.co.za
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Niger
Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts.
Africanews
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Niger soldiers killed or arrested after apparent mutiny in capital
Niger soldiers killed or arrested after apparent mutiny in capital. Reported by wsbradio.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · wsbradio.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigerian Army raises alarm over attempted cyber breach of X account
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that its official X account came under an attempted cyberattack on Saturday, prompting the activation of measures to prevent unauthorised access. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. According to Anele, the suspected breach occurred at about 5 pm, adding that […] Nigerian Army raises alarm over attempted cyber breach of X account
Daily Post (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Gunfire , explosions reported near military base in Niger capital
Gunfire , explosions reported near military base in Niger capital. Reported by sierraleonetimes.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · sierraleonetimes.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports. Reported by asiaone.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · asiaone.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports | News
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports | News. Reported by dailyadvance.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · dailyadvance.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports. Reported by isp.netscape.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · isp.netscape.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Apparent mutiny in Niger leaves dozens of soldiers dead or arrested
Apparent mutiny in Niger leaves dozens of soldiers dead or arrested. Reported by pressdemocrat.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · pressdemocrat.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Niger
‘We’re back in control’ – Russia helps Niger junta to retake military base
Several of the rebelling soldiers had been killed. Two security sources confirmed that the base had been retaken The post ‘We’re back in control’ – Russia helps Niger junta to retake military base appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Niger : Dangerous to normalise mass abductions
Niger : Dangerous to normalise mass abductions. Reported by punchng.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · punchng.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports | World
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports | World. Reported by rockymounttelegram.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · rockymounttelegram.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Soldiers killed after attempted mutiny in Niger
Soldiers killed after attempted mutiny in Niger. Reported by yasstribune.com.au and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · yasstribune.com.au
LowUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports | World
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger capital , state TV reports | World. Reported by union-bulletin.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · union-bulletin.com
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
IGP Vows to Rescue Abducted Worshippers in Niger State
IGP Vows to Rescue Abducted Worshippers in Niger State. Reported by punchng.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · punchng.com

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