A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties | Politics News
Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday…
Agadez, Niger’s gateway to the Sahara, finds new life in the migrant trade | Migration
Agadez, Niger - Ousmane Kouyate* stands beside a petrol station on National Road 25 that runs through Agadez, more than 900km north of Niger’s capital…
Son of Niger’s deposed president released on bail by military tribunal | Military News
Salem Bazoum had been in detention at the presidential residence with his parents since the coup in Niger in July 2023. Salem Bazoum, the son…
ECOWAS court orders reinstatement of Niger’s ousted Bazoum | News
Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by members of his presidential guard on July 26 and has been detained with his family since then. A West African…
Niger’s ousted Bazoum appeals to West Africa bloc court to free him | News
Bazoum’s lawyer has asked the ECOWAS court to order Niger’s military rulers to end his ‘arbitrary arrest’ and hand power over to him. The coup-toppled…
How is France and Niger’s standoff likely to end? | Show Types
Tensions rising as French President Emmanual Macron refuses to recognise coup. Niger’s coup leaders and France are in a standoff. Niger’s military wants to cut…
Niger’s military government slams Macron for backing President Bazoum | News
Niger’s new military rulers have charged France with “blatant interference” as they accused President Emmanuel Macron, who has reiterated his support for ousted leader Mohamed…
Niger’s military rulers order police to expel French ambassador | News
Visas of the envoy and his family are revoked, marking a further downturn in ties and a rise in anti-French sentiment. Niger’s military rulers have…
African Union suspends Niger’s membership over coup d’état
South Africa will host and presides over the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit from August 22 to 24 at the…
What are West Africa’s options to reverse Niger’s coup?
The late July military takeover in the Republic of Niger, that landlocked West African state, presented a rare test for the African Union, a continental…
US warns of ‘deteriorating conditions’ for Niger’s ousted President Bazoum | Politics News
Media reports have emerged that the Nigerien president and his family are surviving on rice and pasta without electricity. The United States’ top diplomat has…
West African nations deploy standby force after Niger’s junta fails to heed ultimatum
Leaders of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States agreed Thursday to deploy its standby military force to restore constitutional order in Niger. Photo…
What’s the impact of Niger’s military coup? | Show Types
Coup leaders continue to ignore international calls to reinstate the ousted president. Niger is in crisis two weeks after a military coup. The generals in…
Niger’s coup leadership closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline to release president expires
A man displays a Niger flag on his way to a rally in a stadium in Niamey, Niger, on Sunday. Thousands of pro-junta supporters gathered…
Niger’s military rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner | News
The new military government seeks help from Wagner mercenaries against ECOWAS intervention, according to a news report. Niger’s coup generals have asked for help from…
Niger’s Bazoum warns of ‘devastating’ fallout for world if coup succeeds | Politics News
President Mohamed Bazoum calls on international community to help country ‘restore our constitutional order’. Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has called on the international community…
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…
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…
Who is Omar Tchani, the suspected brain behind Niger’s coup? | News
Following the removal from power of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday, General Omar Tchiani, commander of the presidential guards, has been pinpointed by many…
Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected, despite coup | News
Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says ‘all democrats and patriots’ needed to help make the coup fail. Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum has said “hard-won gains” in…