US "incredibly dismayed" by reports of Niger military junta's plan to prosecute Bazoum

Aug 14, 2023

The US State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday (local time) that the US is "incredibly dismayed" by the reports that Niger...

Niger’s military ruler General Tchiani proposes return to democracy within three years

Aug 20, 2023

In a televised address on Saturday, General Tchiani said that neither the junta "nor the people of Niger want war and remain open to...

Niger: ECOWAS delegation meets ousted President Bazoum, junta leader

Aug 19, 2023

A delegation from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS met ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and also held talks with junta leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani,...

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...

Niger: As Junta holds onto control, hopes for dialogue fade

Aug 08, 2023

The junta also named a new head to the country’s presidential guard, the unit tasked with protecting Bazoum but which detained him last month....

Niger: US warns military junta of consequences if constitution is not restored

Aug 09, 2023

Replying to the question, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "Acting Secretary Nuland met yesterday with leaders of the junta and made clear...