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Tag: ECOWAS
Niger: France to begin withdrawing troops ‘this week’, as Nigeria’s FM warns intervention ‘still on table’
French troops will begin withdrawing from Niger "this week", Paris announced on Thursday (5 October), while Nigeria’s top diplomat has said that a military intervention ... Read More
Malian transition leaders postponed sine die next year presidential elections
Mali's Government in power since May 2021 following a second coup announced Monday September 25 the delay sine die the scheduled February 2024 presidential elections, ... Read More
Niger accuses France of deploying troops, equipment in ECOWAS states for military intervention
Niger’s junta has accused France of deploying troops in several West African countries in preparation for a military intervention in Niger, as experts warn the ... Read More
Guinea-Bissau president beefs up his own security, rules out risk of yet another coup
The appointment by the Guinea-Bissau's president of two new officials responsible for his security — in a country accustomed to coups — are seen by ... Read More
Niger/ECOWAS: Washington’s tough words for Algerian regime
The U.S. administration has underscored its strong support for the principled stand taken by ECOWAS in defense of democracy and constitutional order in Niger. Washington ... Read More
Niger bans activities by international organizations in military zones
The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), a junta in power in Niger, has prohibited activities of international organizations, including the UN ... Read More
Niger gives French troops until Sep. 3 to withdraw
The junta in power in Niger, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), has reportedly ordered French troops stationed in the West ... Read More
Burkina Faso to send troops to Niger to prop up junta in event of aggression
The government of Burkina Faso has green-lighted plans to send military troops to Niger to back the junta in power in case of foreign aggression ... Read More
Benin’s Patrice Talon to visit Algeria to boost ties
Patrice Talon, the President of Benin, is expected in Algeria for a State visit in view of boosting ties with the North African country, the ... Read More
Niger gives Mali, Burkina Faso permit to intervene in event of ECOWAS military operation
Niger, led by a junta, Thursday August 24 indicated that Mali and Burkina Faso can intervene military on its soil should the country be confronted ... Read More