Agoa: US cuts four African countries from trade pact
Washington – The United States said on Tuesday it was cutting the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger and Uganda... Read more
1 Nov
US defence chief chides coup leaders in Africa trip
Luanda – The United States will continue to support “civilian-led” militaries in Africa, its defence chief said on Wednesday,... Read more
28 Sep
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
Niger to let Burkina, Mali to intervene on its soil if attacked
Niamey, Niger – The officers who took power in Niger last month said Thursday they would authorise the armies... Read more
25 Aug
