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
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
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
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
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, 2023
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, 2023
African Union meets on Niger crisis
Nairobi – The African Union (AU) said it was holding a meeting on Monday on the crisis in Niger... Read more
14 Aug, 2023
AU calls treatment of detained Niger leader ‘unacceptable’
Nairobi – The African Union on Friday expressed “deep concern” at the reported poor conditions of Niger President Mohamed... Read more
11 Aug, 2023
West African bloc gathers for key summit on Niger coup
Abuja – Leaders from West African bloc Ecowas will meet on Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup... Read more
10 Aug, 2023
Niger airspace closure disrupts flights between London and Joburg, Cape Town
Cape Town – Niger’s decision to restrict its airspace has reportedly led to flight diversions and disruptions for several... Read more
8 Aug, 2023
