Sanctions deepen economic misery in post-coup Niger
Niamey – Acute deprivation is endemic in Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations. But West African sanctions aimed at forcing a return to democracy after a coup are making…
Ousted Niger leader appeals to West Africa bloc court to free him
Niamey – The coup-toppled president of Niger has appealed to the West African bloc’s court to free him, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by the military…
Niger military accuses France of deploying forces with eye to ‘intervention’
Niamey – Niger’s military regime, which took power in July, accused France of deploying forces in several West African countries with a view to “military intervention”. “France continues to deploy…
West Africa military chiefs prepare possible Niger mission
Accra – West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup there ousted President…
West African military chiefs weigh Niger mission after coup
Accra – West African military chiefs met in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse a coup in Niger, as Germany called for EU sanctions against…
Niger says 17 of its troops killed in attack near Burkina Faso
Niamey – Seventeen Niger soldiers were killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected jihadists near the country’s western border with Burkina Faso, the defence ministry said. An army detachment…
African Union meets on Niger crisis
Nairobi – The African Union (AU) said it was holding a meeting on Monday on the crisis in Niger following the coup on July 26 that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum.…
African Union meets on Niger crisis
Nairobi – The African Union (AU) said it was holding a meeting on Monday on the crisis in Niger following the coup on July 26 that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum.…
AU calls treatment of detained Niger leader ‘unacceptable’
Nairobi – The African Union on Friday expressed “deep concern” at the reported poor conditions of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum’s detention, calling his treatment at the hands of coup leaders…
West African bloc gathers for key summit on Niger coup
Abuja – Leaders from West African bloc Ecowas will meet on Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, after the country’s military chiefs defied an ultimatum to…