Niger Enforces Registering of Guns Owned by Civilians 

Niger has started the registration of guns owned by civilians. <br />The exercise, conducted by the internal affairs ministry, aims to document all small firearms. <br />The measure comes in the wake of renewed attacks by armed militia in parts of the country. <br />They reportedly carted off at least 250 animals. Cattle rustling and abductions for ransom are increasing in that area.