Burkina Faso and Mali warn against foreign intervention after Niger coup | Politics News
Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any intervention in neighbouring Niger would be considered a “declaration of war” against their two countries, a signal…
Niger’s ousted President Mohammed Bazoum seen in photos for first time since coup
Pictures of Niger's ousted president have emerged, amid neighbouring diplomatic leaders vowing to restore democracy in the country. Key points:The Chad president has visited the ousted…
Are French efforts to reset ties with Africa failing? | TV Shows
France’s influence in West Africa is weakening despite President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts. Niger has seen rising anti-French sentiment since its military deposed the president and…
West African central bank cancels Niger $51m bond issuance due to sanctions | Business and Economy News
The cancellation is due to sanctions imposed on Sunday by the West African bloc after last week’s coup in Niger. A planned 30 billion CFA…
Niger coup sparks concerns about French, EU uranium dependency – POLITICO
The military coup in Niger is raising fears, especially in France, over its potential impact on the import of uranium to power nuclear plants. Niger supplies…
Germany suspends aid to Niger, cooperation after coup | African Union News
Berlin makes decision after the European Union and France cut financial aid to the West African nation last week. Germany has become the latest Western…
Niger coup leaders say toppled government authorised French strikes | News
The Niger coup leaders have previously warned against foreign attempts to extract President Bazoum, saying it would result in bloodshed and chaos. Leaders of the…
Supporters of Nigerien military government take to the streets | In Pictures News
Thousands of supporters of the military leaders that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital, denouncing the…
West African gov’ts give Niger coup leaders a week to cede power | News
West African countries have imposed sanctions on Niger’s new military leaders, threatening to use force if they fail to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum within…
Niger coup leaders warn against ‘military intervention’ by ECOWAS | News
Military leaders warn against any military intervention by the West African regional bloc on eve of an ECOWAS summit on Niger. Niger’s military leaders warned…
European Union suspends aid to Niger following coup
1/3 The European Union will stop sending humanitarian and other aid to Niger after a coup in the West African country earlier in the week,…
Blinken says U.S. economic support for Niger is at risk as military takeover threatens stability
“Our economic and security partnership with Niger — which is significant, hundreds of millions of dollars — depends on the continuation of the democratic governance…
Blinken offers Niger’s ousted leader Bazoum ‘unflagging support’ | Politics News
US Secretary of State says Washington will work to restore constitutional order in West African country following coup. The United States’ top diplomat has offered…
US called Niger a ‘model of resilience’. Now it is grappling with a coup | News
When he visited Niger in March — becoming the first United States secretary of state to do so — Antony Blinken hailed the West African…
Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup | News
Self-appointed leader says coup necessary to avoid ‘the gradual and inevitable demise’ of the country. Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of Niger’s presidential guard, has named himself…
Russia’s Wagner boss appears to hail Niger coup, tout services | News
Despite having led an armed mutiny in Russia last month, the mercenary boss has been seen at a summit in St Petersburg. Wagner mercenary boss…
Power impasse continues in Niger, 48 hours after coup against Bazoum | Military News
Two days after Niger’s democratically elected President Mohammed Bazoum was detained and removed in a coup led by members of his presidential guard, it was…
Despite anti-coup rhetoric, can the West exit Niger, its latest Sahel hub? | Features News
At 57 years old, Afhagad, a driver from northern Niger, has lived through five coups in his life. “Our first coup d’etat was Kountche, Colonel…
How will the coup in Niger affect the fight against armed groups in Sahel? | TV Shows
Soldiers remove President Bazoum, blaming him for deteriorating security in West African nation. Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was elected two years ago in the first…
Niger coup leaves France, US exposed in West Africa – POLITICO
PARIS — An ongoing military coup in Niger is threatening to destabilize one of the last Western allies in Africa’s Sahel region. On Wednesday night,…