Niger military sends reinforcements to capital

Aug 08, 2023

Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup d’etat by the presidential...

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...

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...

France to end military presence in Niger, bring back ambassador: Emmanuel Macron

Sep 24, 2023

Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that Paris will end its military presence in Niger by the end of 2023.

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

Aug 07, 2023

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday.

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.