Niger

Pentagon keeps US troops in Niger despite suspending security cooperation

Aug 02, 2023 09:13

The Pentagon has announced that it will not evacuate US troops from Niger, and some of them will continue to interact with members of the country's military, but it has suspended security cooperation with Niger due to political unrest in the West African nation.
France planning to intervene militarily in Niger: Junta

Aug 01, 2023 09:16

Niger's junta, which has seized power in the West African country through a coup against its civilian rulers, has accused France of planning military intervention to return the deposed president to power.
African bloc threatens Niger's junta to cede power or face force

Jul 31, 2023 09:58

The leaders of a 15-nation West African bloc have given Niger's junta a week to return power to the country's civilian authorities or face consequences, including the use of force.
Niger junta warns against intervention ahead of West African leaders’ summit

Jul 30, 2023 14:30

Niger coup leaders warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders are set to gather on Sunday to discuss restoration of constitutional order following the last week’s coup which affected the unstable Sahel region.
EU, UN , African Union mount pressure on Niger coup leaders

Jul 30, 2023 08:29

The European Union and the United Nations Security Council have mounted pressure on Niger coup leaders, while the African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the military to return to the barracks.
Presidential guard head declared as Niger leader following coup

Jul 28, 2023 15:28

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Head of the Presidential Guard in Niger, has been named as the new leader of the Sahel country following a military takeover.
Niger's president says democracy will be restored after coup attempt

Jul 27, 2023 14:09

Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has taken to social media to say that democracy will be “safeguarded” across the country, a day after he was seized by members of the presidential guard in a military coup attempt.
'Coup attempt' underway in troubled Niger as president held by guards

Jul 27, 2023 06:42

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum has reportedly been seized by members of the presidential guard, triggering warnings from regional powers that a coup is underway.
Protesters in Niger demand departure of French troops

Sep 19, 2022 08:05

Hundreds of Nigeriens have taken to the streets of the capital, Niamey, to protest against the presence of French troops in their country.
Dozens killed in militant raid on village in western Niger

Aug 17, 2021 16:31

Suspected militants have shot dead more than three dozen civilians, including several women and children, in a flashpoint region of western Niger, local sources say.