Niger threatens illegal smokers Independent online (SA)Niamey - Smokers in the desert state of Niger who break newly enforced anti-smoking laws by lighting up in public or at work, face punishments of up to three months in prison, the government said on Friday. Smugglers,... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Cost of living 'too high' in Niger News24Niamey - About 30 000 people marched through Niger's capital on Thursday to protest against the high cost of living and electricity blackouts caused by disruptions in power supplies from neighbouring Nigeria. It was one of the biggest public protests seen in recent years in the landlocked Sahel... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Niger signs power deal with China BBC NewsThe government in Niger has signed an agreement for China to help improve the country's power supplies. China will transfer several electrical power units to Niger under the agreement, officials said. The... (photo: AP / George Osodi)
Eat bananas for negotiating success - WTO chief San DiegoGENEVA - The World Trade Organisation's marathon-running chief has urged his staff to eat bananas to sustain themselves through long negotiating sessions - in which tariffs on the fruit are among the most contentious issues. Pascal Lamy asked the WTO's roster of economists and lawyers to work... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
