Internet Issue June 1999 - Table of Contents -
All articles are in french. English translations to titles and descriptions to the articles are provided.

An Interview with Ms. Odile Bouchard of the French Embassy in Niger, by M.D. Sangaré

Trends in France's relations with Niger after the 1996 death of the president.

1988-1999: Il y a dix ans, nassait Anfani by Boucar Gamboni
1989-1999: Ten year anniversary of Anfani

Discusses the work of L'Agence Anfani, a media group made up of radio and newspaper groups.

Si Anfani Zinder n'existait pas..., by Amadou Mahamadou
If Anfani Zinder did not exist...

This article talks about the work of Anfani in the city of Zinder, the second largest city in Niger.

Arriérés de salaires: Un encombrant héritage pour le CRN, by Rabiou Dogo
Overdue salaries: A burdensome past for the CRN

Trade unions in Niger and their complaints against the government concerning their unpaid and underpaid work.

Niger/ Bug 2000: Le Niger veut passer à l'an 2000 sans encombres, by Grémah Boucar
Niger and Y2k: Niger will pass the year 2000 without incident

Niger's problems preparing for Y2K.

Maradi: Bagarre autour de l'Ecogare, by Ibbo Daddy Abdoulaye Maradi: Fighting around the Ecogare

Contraversy surrounding the newly renovated Ecogare, and the clashing of government officials and the transportation union.

Elections locales: Tirer les leçons des déboires de la defunte CENI, by Grémah Boucar
Local elections: Learning the lessons of the difficulties of the defunct CENI

This article talks about the work of the CENI in the local elections of February 1999. After the problems the CENI was met with during the elections, new recommendations were made by the CENI to devise a better permament structure for election monitoring.

En avant les FM 100, by Djibril A. Chékaraou
Before FM 100

Discusses the launching of the radio station FM 100 in Zinder established by ANFANI.

Six questions au DG du Groupe Multi-média ANFANI, M. Grémah Boucar, interviewed by Boucar Gambomi
Six questions to the general director of the multimedia group ANFANI, M. Grémah Boucar.

Interview explores the successes of ANFANI and its work with spreading ideas of democracy and freedom of expression in Niger.

Interview de Monsieur Adamou Imirane Maiga, Directeur Général du Stade Général Senyi Kounché, by Abadou Tikire Tamaske
Interview of Adamou Imirane Maiga, General Director of the General Senyi Kounche Stadium

Interview discusses the mission of the General Senyi kountche Stadium, to promote sports and cultural activites by encouraging youth exchange in cultural and athletic activities.

Interview du préfet de Maradi, Chef d'Escadron Abdou Sidikou Issa, by Ibbo Daddy Abdoulaye
Interview with the prefect of Maradi, Chef d'Escadron Abdou Sidikou Issa

Chef d'Escadron Abdou Sidikou Issa discusses his ambitions and priorities for the capital of Niger including his perceptives on freedom of the press and other personal liberties.

La Sonitel a l'aube du Illeme millenaire, by Anfani
Sonitel at the dawn of a new millennium

The general director of Sonitel, the National Society of Telecommunications, discusses Sonitel's role at the dawn of a new millennium.

Lecture publique: Nos langues nationales sur les pupitres, by Kangai Senyi Maiga
Public reading: Our national languages on the lectern

Article discusses the role of national languages, such as Haoussa in education and educational texts.

Maradi, entre ombers et lumiere, by: Ibbo Daddy Abdoulaye
Maradi, between darkness and light

The city of Maradi today and its problems with poverty.

Maradi: Faits and chiffres
Maradi: Facts and figures, source: Direction departmentale du plan/ Maradi

This article gives factual information regarding Maradi, including information concerning its size, population, and government.

Maradi vibre au <<son Anfani>>, by: Ibbo Daddy Abdoulaye
Maradi vibrant with "her Anfani"

Anfani's successful radio broadcasting in Maradi since last February.

Interview Ministre de la Communication, de la Culture, de la Jeunesse et des Sports, by Bonkano Bawa
Interview with the Minister of Communication, Cultute, Youth, and Sports

Minister of Communication 's perspectives of the free radio group Anfani, and his ideas on the freedom of the press.

7e edition Mois de Livre: Histoire et litterature, by K.S.M.
For the seventh time Book Month: History and Literature

Discusses the importance of literature in Niger and activites held in conjunction with Book Month, such as lectures on books, prizes, conferences, and debates.

Politique Nationale: D'une Republique a l'autre, by Gremah Boucar
National politics: One republic or another

The multiplicity of changes which have occurred in the government of Niger since independence.

Interviews with Presidential candidates for 6 different political parties:

Interview with the president of the political party PNDS-Tarayya, Issoufou Mahamadou

Explores the platform of the PNDS candidate for president. Comments the, if elected, he would like to end corruption and practices of nepotism in the government.

Interview with the President of the political party ANDP-Zaman Lahiya, Moumouni Adamou Djermakoye, by Ousmane Toudou

He states that the most important problems which must be adressed in Niger deal with education, the economy, and security.

Interview with the president of the political party CDS Rahama, Mahamane Ousmane, by Abdoule Mamane Ousmane

Interview with the president of the political party DLD, M. Ismael Yenikoye, by Halima Manzo

He regards the principal problems of Niger stem from the weakness of the constitution.

Interview with the president of MNSD-Nassara, Tandija Mamadou by: Lawan Boucar

Tandija Mamadou believes that government transition offers a new chance for Niger.

Interview with the president of RDP-Jama'a: Hamid Algabid, by: Lawan Boucar

Hamid Algabid believes that Niger can find solutions to their problems in respect for democratic principles and in a spirit of assembling together.

Quelle privatisation pour le Niger?, by Masta Moustapha
What privatization for Niger?

The role of privatization in the economy of Niger and the need for privatization to be carried out in Niger in a transparant manner.

Sante et population: Le poids de la fecondite, by Bokano Bawa
Health and population: The fertility rate

This article gives the results of a survey of the Health Ministry of Niger regarding the healh of women in regards to fertility, family planning, maternal and infant health, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Armee et democratie: L'impossible cohabitation?, by M.D. Sangare
The army and democracy: Impossible to live together?

Problems of military rule in Africa and the role of an army in a democratic state.

Sondage Anfani Maridi, by Ibbo Daddy Abdoulaye Probing Anfani Maradi

The place of Anfani radio in Maradi as well as the impact the radio station has had in people's lives.

Sports: Le million de dollars de la FIFA: un leurre?, by Abdou Tikire Tamaske Sports: The millions of dollars of FIFA: A deception?

The FIFA has failed to give 600 million CFA to the government of Niger after promising the money in 1998.

ABC: Le retour de l'enfant prodigue ABC: The return of the prodigal son

Amadou Boubacar Cissé's return to Niger's political scene.