Antony Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "clear jeopardy" following military coup

Jul 30, 2023

Following a military coup in the West African country of Niger recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that if the situation...

Niger is under attack from military junta trying to overthrow our democracy: Mohamed Bazoum

Aug 04, 2023

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said that the coup plotters falsely claimed that they acted to protect the security of Niger.

Niger military declares support for presidential coup plotters

Jul 27, 2023

Niger's army command on Thursday said it was supporting the takeover against Niger President Mohamed Bazoum.

France evacuates Indian nationals from Niger

Aug 03, 2023

Following the military coup in Niger, the French Government evacuated over 990 of its citizens including Indian nationals over the past two days.

US calls for immediate release of Niger President after apparent coup attempt

Jul 27, 2023

The United States is "gravely concerned" and condemned the coup attempt in Niger and called for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum.

Niger coup leader meets Wagner group-allies Junta in Mali

Aug 03, 2023

General Salifou Mody, one of the Niger officers who seized power in a military coup last week, visited Mali on Wednesday, CNN reported citing...