Niger’s military tribunal announced the provisional release of Mohamed Bazoum Salem, the son of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, from house arrest in Niamey, according to a statement released on Monday. Salem, aged 23, had been under detention at the presidential residence, alongside his parents, since the military coup that ousted his father from power in Read More…
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Niger suspends ties with Francophone group, continues split from former colonial power
Niger’s military leadership announced the suspension of all cooperation with the international Francophone Nations’ Organisation (OIF), furthering its gradual disconnection from former colonial ruler France. The junta highlighted concerns about the OIF’s alignment with French interests, asserting that the 88-member body had consistently served as a tool for advancing France’s agenda. The spokesperson for Niger’s Read More…
French troop withdrawal from Niger proceeding as planned
In a significant development, a French military convoy is set to depart Niger for Chad in the coming days, marking the halfway point in the promised withdrawal of the 1,450 French troops stationed in Niger. This update was provided by Niger’s Colonel Mamane Sani Kaiou on Friday. Last week, the French military initiated the departure Read More…
Macron plays the outlaw in Niger Republic
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron loves acting on the world stage. In the ongoing drama about the West and some West African leaders threatening to use force against the military regime that came to power in Niger Republic on July 26, 2023, he chose to play the outlaw. Exactly a month after they came to power, Read More…
Tinubu calls for peaceful resolution in Niger crisis through diplomacy
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the delegation of Muslim Ulamas mediating in the Niger Republic crisis to return to the junta to establish a preliminary commitment. Following a private meeting with the president, Ustaz Abdullahi Bala-Lau, the leader of the delegation, stated that Tinubu was keen on avoiding the use of force to resolve the Read More…
Food aid pile up at Nigerien border reveals sanctions impact
The bustling Malanville border crossing in northern Benin, a significant route in West Africa, has come to an abrupt halt. Typically, trucks laden with vital supplies traverse this passage into neighbouring Niger, one of the world’s most impoverished nations. Presently, the situation is one of stagnation. A lengthy queue of trucks stretches back 25 km Read More…
African Union (AU) suspends Niger; rejects Junta legitimacy
The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from participating in its activities due to the recent military coup that transpired last month. The AU has additionally called upon its members to refrain from endorsing any actions that could lend legitimacy to the junta. The military coup has raised concerns among Western allies and democratic African Read More…
ECOWAS rejects Niger Junta’s proposal for three-year election delay
West Africa’s principal regional body, ECOWAS, has turned down a proposition by Niger’s military junta to postpone elections for three years. This refusal prolongs a political deadlock that may prompt military intervention if no resolution emerges following a July coup. Seeking diplomatic solutions to Niger’s July 26 coup, the seventh in West and Central Africa Read More…
Niger Coup Leader Pledges Return to Civilian Rule in Three Years
The leader of Niger’s recent coup has vowed to transition the West African nation back to civilian governance within a span of three years. General Abdourahamane Tchiani conveyed this commitment following discussions with mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital city, Niamey. Ecowas has issued a warning of potential military intervention Read More…
Niger Junta supporters overwhelm census for war volunteers
Supporters of Niger’s junta have been compelled to suspend a census aimed at enlisting volunteers for non-military roles in defence against potential intervention by West African forces, citing an overwhelming turnout of participants. In the hours preceding the planned commencement of the event, thousands of predominantly young men converged outside a stadium in the capital Read More…