French ambassador "being held hostage at French Embassy " in Niger, says President Macron

Sep 15, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that the French Ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are "literally being held hostage at the...

Soldiers blockade Niger President Bazoum’s palace

Jul 26, 2023

According to the presidency and security officials, ministries close to the palace have also been blocked off, making it impossible for palace employees to...

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.

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 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.

Blinken reiterates calls for release of Niger President Bazoum

Aug 09, 2023

United States State Secretary Antony Blinken had spoken to Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and reiterated America's calls for his release.