French ambassador to Niger leaves after weeks of tension
Niamey – France’s ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early Wednesday, after weeks of tensions between Paris and... Read more
27 Sep
Niger regime wants ‘negotiated framework’ for French army pullout
Niamey – Niger’s coup leaders are demanding a “negotiated framework” for former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops,... Read more
27 Sep
US weighs options in coup-hit Niger after France pullout
Niamey – The United States said on Monday it will “evaluate” its next steps on the crisis in Niger... Read more
26 Sep
‘This is a historic moment’ – Niger’s rulers welcome news of French army pull-out
Niamey – Niger’s military rulers on Sunday welcomed the announcement that France will pull its troops out of the... Read more
25 Sep
Sanctions deepen economic misery in post-coup Niger
Niamey – Acute deprivation is endemic in Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations. But West African sanctions aimed... Read more
22 Sep
Ousted Niger leader appeals to West Africa bloc court to free him
Niamey – The coup-toppled president of Niger has appealed to the West African bloc’s court to free him, his... Read more
21 Sep
Niger military accuses France of deploying forces with eye to ‘intervention’
Niamey – Niger’s military regime, which took power in July, accused France of deploying forces in several West African... Read more
10 Sep
West Africa military chiefs prepare possible Niger mission
Accra – West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a... Read more
19 Aug
West African military chiefs weigh Niger mission after coup
Accra – West African military chiefs met in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse... Read more
18 Aug
Niger says 17 of its troops killed in attack near Burkina Faso
Niamey – Seventeen Niger soldiers were killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected jihadists near the country’s western... Read more
16 Aug
