Niger: French troops start withdrawal
As the United States announced the withdrawal of its aid to Niger, numerous French troops started to withdraw from the...
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Niger: International sanctions lead to budget cuts
Niger’s new regime announced that the budget would have to be revised as international sanctions on the country has weakened...
Analysis: China and post-coup Niger
Initially China was a foe of the new regime installed in Niger, but it soon changed its position once it...
29 Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Insurgents’ Ambush
More than 29 Nigerien soldiers were killed on October 2 in an ambush set up by insurgents on the border...
Niger accepts Algeria’s mediation initiative
Algeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Niger has accepted the country’s offer to mediate in its political crisis, according to France...
Niger: French diplomat’s departure sparks joy in capital
Nigerien activists made their presence known outside a French military base in Niamey as they celebrated the French Ambassador to...
Burkina Faso: Minister warns against intervention in Niger
A minister for the government of Burkina Faso has warned the West against repeating the bungled intervention of Libya in...
France blocks visas to students from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
France will suspend visas for students from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, reports French media outlet Radio France Internationale (RFI),...
Niger: French troops stand their ground despite multiple protests
Thousands demonstrated in Niamey, in front of a military base where French troops are operating, reports African News and agencies,...
France’s PM claims Mali “contained” terrorism when French troops were present
France’s Prime Minister noted that the presence of French troops on Malian soil made it possible to “contain” terrorism, reports...
Mali: Coalition of armed groups prepare to clash with junta
Armed groups in Mali are prepared to defend themselves against the ruling junta, according to The South African, September 11. ...
Mali’s latest terror attack sees 64 killed
64 were pronounced dead in northern Mali following terror attack, the Malian government said, Africa News and agencies reports, September...
Niger: New PM confident of reaching an agreement with ECOWAS
Niger’s new Prime Minister hopes for a deal with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after the bloc...
Russia vetoes UN sanctions against Mali
Russia has blocked the sanctions on Mali that were proposed by the United Nations’ Security Council, according to the AFP,...
Niger: Macron on board with ECOWAS’ intervention plan
Emmanuel Macron has confirmed his support for military intervention in Niger as a coup struck the former French colony in July. ...
