Niger

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Niger Junta Asks Court to Order ECOWAS to Lift Coup Sanctions

Niger's military government has asked West Africa's regional court based in Abuja, Nigeria, to order the lifting of sanctions imposed on the state following its coup in July, which ousted elected president Mohamed Bazoum....

Politics

France Begins Withdrawing Troops From Niger

On Tuesday, the French military announced that it had begun withdrawing its troops from their bases in coup-affected Niger, a day after the country's military rulers said the first convoy of French troops would leave the West African country....

Military

France to Withdraw Troops From Niger

On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris will withdraw its soldiers from Niger by the end of the year following weeks of escalating tensions with the country's new military leaders....

Military

Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Sign Sahel Security Pact

Military juntas of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso signed a security pact on Saturday that binds the three African countries to support each other against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression....

Politics

Niger Alleges France Amassing Troops for Military Intervention

On Saturday, Niger's military accused France of amassing soldiers and military resources in West African countries in preparation for 'military intervention.'...

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Niger Junta Expels French Ambassador

Niger's military leadership on Friday ordered the French ambassador to leave the West African country within 48 hours as relations between France and its former colony continue to deteriorate.

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African Union Suspends Niger Following Coup

Following a meeting on Tuesday in, Ethiopia, the African Union (AU) suspended Niger from the continental bloc, effective immediately. The decision came after several Western countries cut aid to Niger following last month's coup, which overthrew Pres. Mohamed Bazoum.

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Niger: ECOWAS Rejects Coup Leader's Transition Plan

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected a power transition plan proposed by Niger's military junta following a meeting between the new Nigerian leaders and representatives of the regional bloc.

World

Niger: ECOWAS 'Ready' to Intervene Militarily if Diplomatic Efforts Fail

Abdel-Fatau Musah, the commissioner for peace and security at the 15-member ECOWAS [Economic Community of West African States], stated Thursday that regional forces are "ready" to intervene militarily in Niger if diplomatic efforts fail to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.

Military

Niger Coup Leader Agrees to Talks with ECOWAS Regional Bloc

Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, has agreed to hold direct talks and resolve a standoff with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), according to a group of Nigerian Islamic scholars Tchiani met with previously.

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Niger Coup: ECOWAS Activates Stand By Force For Possible Intervention

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday ordered the activation of its standby force to possibly take action against the military junta that overthrew the country's democratically elected leader in July.

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Top US Official Visits Niger to Meet Coup Leaders

Following Pres. Mohamed Bazoum's ousting in a coup last month, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met with senior officials of Niger's military leadership in the capital of Niamey on Monday.

Politics

Niger Closes Airspace as ECOWAS Deadline Expires

Leaders of a coup in Niger on Sunday announced the closure of the country's airspace after rejecting an ultimatum from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate ousted Pres. Mohamed Bazoum or risk possible military intervention.

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West African Leaders Plan For Military Intervention in Niger

The Economic Community of West African States' (ECOWAS) commissioner for political affairs, Abdel-Fatau Musah, stated on Friday that the 15-nation bloc has "worked out" plans for a possible military intervention in Niger in response to last week's coup.

Military

Niger Coup: US Orders Evacuation of Embassy

The US on Wednesday announced that it was ordering the temporary evacuation of all non-emergency government employees from its embassy in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, amid the fragile political situation following last week's coup.

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Niger Coup: France to Evacuate European Citizens

The French Foreign Ministry has announced that starting on Tuesday, France will begin evacuating French and European citizens from Niger who wish to leave the country following a military coup last week.

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African Leaders Give Niger's Junta One Week to Cede Power

West African countries have issued an ultimatum to Niger's new military leaders, reportedly threatening to take "all measures," including force, to restore constitutional order if toppled Pres. Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week.

World

Niger: Presidential Guard Chief Declares Himself New Leader

Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani on Friday named himself leader of Niger's so-called National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, two days after his troops detained the democratically elected Pres. Mohamed Bazoum in the presidential palace in Niamey.

Politics

Niger: Soldiers Announce Coup on National TV

A day after members of Niger's presidential guard captured Pres. Mohamed Bazoum, soldiers announced on Thursday that the state has undergone a military coup on national TV.

Military

Burkina Faso: 40 Soldiers and Volunteers Killed in Attack

On Saturday, at least six soldiers and 34 local volunteers were killed while 33 others were wounded in an attack by unknown gunmen in northern Burkina Faso, near the border with neighboring Mali....

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Bangladesh: Massive Fire At Dhaka Clothing Market

A massive fire erupted on Tuesday at Bangabazar Market — a popular clothing market in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka — destroying at least 3k shops ahead of the Eid festival later this month....

Mozambique

Burkina Faso Suspends France 24 Broadcasts

Burkina Faso's government on Monday suspended state-funded France 24 broadcasts in the country after the TV channel aired an interview with Yezid Mebarek, the head of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), earlier this month....

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US Secretary of State Blinken Makes Historic Trip to Niger

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken is set to embark on an official trip to the continent of Africa on Thursday. The visit see him become the first serving Sec. of State to travel to the Niger and the highest-ranking member of the Biden admin. to visit the violence-stricken Sahel region....

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Bola Tinubu Wins Nigeria's Presidential Election

On Wednesday, Bola Tinubu, the candidate for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, was declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential election. Opposition parties have claimed the vote was rigged....

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Nigeria Election: Obi Wins Lagos State; Tinubu Leads Overall

Nigeria's Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has won a narrow victory in the commercial hub of Lagos state — defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party's Bola Tinubu by less than 10K votes, according to electoral commission data released on Monday....

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