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.

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.

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.

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: 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,...