News 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries ‘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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023
Countries 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, 2023