Tag: Niger

Burkina, Niger follow Mali in quitting G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force

December 5, 2023

The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their countries would follow Mali in quitting the G5 international anti-jihadist force in Africa's Sahel ... Read More

Niger, Russia ink agreement to strengthen military cooperation

December 5, 2023

Niger and Russia Monday signed a deal to bolster military cooperation between the two countries, a move that translates Russia’s growing presence in the region. ... Read More

Nigeriens, experts applaud junta’s repeal of EU-backed anti-migration law

December 4, 2023

The European Union is "very concerned about the consequences” of the latest decision by Niger's military leaders to revoke an EU-backed law criminalizing transportation of ... Read More

France completes pullout of troops from Niger

November 30, 2023

France has completed the full withdrawal of its forces from Niger as requested by the current leaders of the West African country who seized the ... Read More

Three Sahel military govts meet to strengthen AES alliance, seen as tool for legitimacy

November 28, 2023

Military juntas from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have recently met to strengthen the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES), pledging security and political ... Read More

Niger: ban of pro-Bazoum protest slated for Nov. 25

November 24, 2023

Niger authorities outlawed a protest by a civil society group that was slated for November 25 to demand the liberation of ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum ... Read More

Niger’s new strongman makes maiden foreign trip to Mali

November 23, 2023

General Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of junta in power in Niger is expected in Mali this Thursday November 23, for his first foreign trip since ... Read More

Niger: Junta govt asks West Africa’s court to order ECOWAS to lift coup sanctions

November 23, 2023

Niger’s junta government has asked West Africa’s regional court to order the lifting of sanctions imposed on the country by its ECOWAS neighbors following a ... Read More

Niger’s military junta regime calls on Togo president to mediate

November 8, 2023

Niger's military junta has called on Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe "to be a facilitator, to be able to facilitate this dialogue with our various partners,” ... Read More

Niger: Protestors call for arrest of former President Issoufou Mahamadou for treason

November 6, 2023

A group of demonstrators took to the streets Sunday November 5 in Niamey, capital of Niger, calling for the arrest of ex-President Issoufou Mahamadou that ... Read More