Niger’s military rulers have said a first convoy of French troops will on Tuesday begin preparations…
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Macron says French ambassador to Niger ‘literally’ being held hostage
French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that the country’s envoy to the conflict-ridden state of Niger…
Diplomatic crisis in Niger: Military rulers give foreign envoys 48 hours to leave amid ECOWAS tensions
Niger’s military rulers on Friday gave ambassadors from the United States, France, Germany and Nigeria 48…
ECOWAS rejects Niger coup leader’s pitch to restore civilian rule in three years
Niger’s coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, said that he will restore civilian rule in the West African…
Niger’s new Prime Minister says no harm will come to captive President Mohamed Bazoum
Niger’s new Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says no harm will come to President Mohamed…
Niger coup: This tailor in Niamey is busy sewing Russian flags
Just a few days after the change of regime in Niger, pro-coup protesters were seen waving…
Niger crisis: No signs of opposition to junta as deadline to reverse coup ends
Thousands gathered at a stadium in Niger’s capital Niamey in a purported support to the military…
Niger coup: Ousted president Bazoum seen for first time since detention, meets Chad’s leader
Amid the ongoing Niger, ousted president Mohamed Bazoum was seen for the first time on Monday…
African Union, EU intensify pressure on Niger coup leaders
The African Union released a statement on Saturday demanding Niger’s military to “return to their barracks…
France says Niger coup ‘not final’ as army chief declares support for insurrection
After Niger’s armed forces chief declared the support for his troops who said they had overthrown…