Niger
'The Forest Maker' Tony Rinaudo
In 1981, as Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo was dropping trees off to be planted in Niger, he was struck by the despair of a mostly hopeless task - most planted trees were failing. Audio
Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president
Niger has closed its airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc.
Niger junta revokes military deals with France
The junta's decision could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region after the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum last week.
US politicians still seeking answers over Niger deaths
The deaths of four American soldiers in Niger early last month in an ambush has prompted questions about what the US is doing in the central African country. The fallout from the incident also… Audio
UNICEF warns young children will perish in Nigeria if no action
UNICEF warns that tens of thousands of children could die of malnutrition if more help is not given on a threatening food crisis made worse by the Boko Haram insurgency. Audio
Tewodros Melesse: sexual health and contraception
Ethioipian economist and Director-General of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, who has been visiting New Zealand to discuss the role of men and boys in ensuring gender equality in the… Audio
