Niger: West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention
The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said…
Niger’s junta forms new government
Niger's junta appointed 21 ministers late Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of…
Niger coup: Why an Ecowas-led military intervention is unlikely
Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger coup or the…
Guterres renews his support for ECOWAS mediation efforts to resolve Niger crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated on Tuesday his full support for the…
Mali, Burkina Faso to send joint delegation to Niger
Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation to Niamey, the…
France supports ECOWAS in resolving coup in Niger: FM
France supports "with firmness and determination" the efforts of the Economic Community…
Niger’s junta abolishes military agreements with France
France has a deployment of approximately 1,500 soldiers in Niger, and…
Niger: Detained president calls for help, defiant junta refuses to hand back power
The junta has threatened an immediate and unannounced response to "any aggression…
Nigeria denies assembling forces for military action in Niger
The Nigerian military has dismissed recent media reports that it is assembling…
Over 350 French citizens evacuated from Niger: France FM
France has some 1,200 registered nationals living in Niger. About 600 of…