The decision follows criticism that some of the lyrics appear to express gratitude to the country's former French rulers for their freedom. "Parts of the anthem are unanimously subject to criticism.

Niger bid goodbye to the Avenue Charles de Gaulle on Tuesday as its ruling junta renamed several historic sites in the capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France.

🔴 Niger is withdrawing from the International Organisation of la Francophonie pic.twitter.com/yrX9vAeN0Y I have the honour to inform you that, by Note Verbale No ...

Amid the Western portrayal of Niger as a failed state reeling under attacks by terrorists after expelling the French troops, President Tchiani traveled on road in an unprecedented journey across the ...

Niger has rejected accusations by the French nuclear group Orano over the alleged unauthorized removal of uranium from the Somair mine, with Nigerien ministers insisting that the stockpile belongs to ...