Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Niger
AfricaFrench
Country facts
Niger at a glance
Capital
Niamey
Population
Approximately 26.3 million
Official languages
French
Currency
West African CFA franc
Region
Africa
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Internet domain
.ne
Calling code
+227
Why this country matters
Why Niger matters in the news
Niger, with Niamey as a key national reference point, is part of the Africa news region, where coverage often connects to regional politics, development, trade, climate resilience, public health, security, culture, and cross-border migration. Its population is listed as approximately 26.3 million, and news in Niger is commonly read through French sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 12 listed sources across Digital Media, News Agency, Local News, Business.
AfricaFrenchCurrency: West African CFA franc
Country overview
Niger news and media context
Africa. 12 listed outlets across Digital Media, News Agency, Local News, Business.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in West African CFA franc.
Geographic context
Regional links with Algeria, Angola, Benin shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
French.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 6Business: 1Local News: 1News Agency: 1Newspaper: 1
Niger Source Guide
Best for breaking news
ORTN / Télé Sahel
National / public broadcaster
Best public broadcaster
ORTN / Télé Sahel
National / public broadcaster
Best business source
L'Économiste du Niger
National / economy and finance
Best local source
Aïr Info
Regional / Agadez
National: 11Business: 9Local: 6Government: 3Public Broadcaster: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Niger
Niger's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- French
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Niger page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
Inclusion does not endorse an outlet's accuracy, ownership, editorial position, or reporting quality. Check the publisher's own disclosures before relying on important information.
Review status
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Listed News Outlets
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12 of 12 listings
ActuNiger
www.actuniger.com
Nigerien online news outlet covering politics, society, economy, security, culture, international affairs, and public debate.
NigerDigital MediaFrenchNational digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Agence Nigérienne de Presse
anp.ne
Official Nigerien news agency publishing national, regional, government, economy, health, sport, and culture updates.
NigerNews AgencyFrenchNational / official news agencyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Aïr Info
airinfoagadez.com
Agadez-based regional outlet covering northern Niger, society, politics, economy, development, security, sport, and local issues.
NigerLocal NewsFrenchRegional / AgadezVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
AllAfrica Niger
allafrica.com/niger
Regional Africa news platform with Niger headlines from partner publications, agencies, and international sources.
NigerDigital MediaEnglish, FrenchRegional / Niger news aggregationVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
IciNiger
www.iciniger.com
Niger-focused online information site covering national updates, politics, society, economy, sport, and public-interest news.
NigerDigital MediaFrenchNational digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Journal du Niger
www.journalduniger.com
Niger-focused digital news site covering national affairs, politics, society, economy, sport, culture, and world news.
NigerDigital MediaFrenchNational digital newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
L'Économiste du Niger
leconomisteniger.com
Specialist Nigerien business outlet covering economy, finance, markets, companies, public policy, regional trade, and business analysis.
NigerBusinessFrenchNational / economy and financeVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Le Sahel / ONEP
www.lesahel.org
Public daily newspaper and digital outlet covering Niger government, society, economy, regions, culture, and sport.
NigerNewspaperFrenchNational / official daily newspaperVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Niger Express
nigerexpress.info
Nigerien digital news site focused on political and economic news, public affairs, and national developments.
NigerDigital MediaFrenchNational politics and economyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Niger Inter
nigerinter.com
Nigerien news and opinion site covering politics, institutions, society, economy, regional affairs, and commentary.
NigerDigital MediaFrenchNational digital news and opinionVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
ORTN / Télé Sahel
ortn.ne
Niger public broadcasting organization, including Télé Sahel and radio services, covering public information, national news, and programming.
NigerTV NewsFrench, national languagesNational / public broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Studio Kalangou
www.studiokalangou.org
Radio and digital news service covering Niger in multiple languages, with reporting, audio programs, debates, and community-focused journalism.
NigerRadioFrench, Hausa, Zarma, Fulfulde, TamasheqNational / radio and digital public-interest newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28