Tag: Niger

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…

Xinhua

Nigeria denies assembling forces for military action in Niger

The Nigerian military has dismissed recent media reports that it is assembling…

Xinhua

Over 350 French citizens evacuated from Niger: France FM

France has some 1,200 registered nationals living in Niger. About 600 of…

Xinhua

ECOWAS defence chiefs meet over coup in Niger

Burkina Faso and Mali have warned ECOWAS that any military intervention in…

Xinhua

US, AU discuss developments in Niger, Sudan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa…

Sami Hegazi

What caused the coup in Niger? An expert outlines three driving factors

ECOWAS gave the military in Niger a one-week ultimatum to comply and…

TheConversation

US praises results of Economic Community of West African States summit on situation in Niger

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised the outcome of the…

Sami Hegazi

Burkina Faso, Mali warn of war if Niger is invaded

On Sunday, ECOWAS imposed sanctions and threatened force on Niger's coup leaders…

Mohamed Samir

African Union gives Niger army 15-day warning to return to barracks

Washington reaffirms its "unwavering support' for President Bazoum

Sami Hegazi