Tag: Niger

Military coups in Africa: here’s what determines a return to civilian rule

Francophone west Africa now accounts for approximately two-thirds of all military coups…

TheConversation

Niger junta vows to prosecute ousted president for treason

Niger's junta vowed Sunday to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for "high…

Xinhua

US committed to diplomatic work for peaceful solution in Niger: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a telephone call with former…

Sami Hegazi

Niger: West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention  

The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said…

Xinhua

Niger’s junta forms new government

Niger's junta appointed 21 ministers late Wednesday, ahead of a meeting of…

Daily News Egypt

Niger coup: Why an Ecowas-led military intervention is unlikely

Hopes are fading for a quick resolution of Niger coup or the…

TheConversation

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…

Sami Hegazi

Mali, Burkina Faso to send joint delegation to Niger 

Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation to Niamey, the…

Xinhua

France supports ECOWAS in resolving coup in Niger: FM

France supports "with firmness and determination" the efforts of the Economic Community…

Xinhua

Niger’s junta abolishes military agreements with France

   France has a deployment of approximately 1,500 soldiers in Niger, and…

Xinhua