Three Sahel states leave ECOWAS bloc
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso declared their immediate departures from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in a...
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French troops to leave Niger before 2024
Niger’s army stated that French troops based in the turmoil-stricken African country would leave prior to next year, reports Africa...
ECOWAS committed to restoring civilian rule in Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remain determined in reestablishing civilian leadership in Niger since a junta took...
Mali and Niger snub tax agreements with the French
As France’s ties with various West African countries worsen, Niger and Mali’s rulers announced that they were denouncing their double...
Niger’s military regime scraps smuggling law
Niger’s military regime signed a decree on November 25 that revokes a law stopping sub-Saharan migrants smuggling into Europe, reports...
Libya sends over 200 migrants packing
Libya’s authorities deported hundreds of migrants back to Chad and Niger on November 29, according to Africa News. In what...
Niger regime praises Mali for regaining control of Kidal
Niger’s regime heaped praise on the Malian junta for the liberation of Kidal , a town in the country’s north,...
Fate of Niger’s president ‘uncertain’ after July coup
Niger’s overthrown president, Mohamed Bazoum, has been in detention with his wife and son for nearly three months following the...
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...
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...
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),...
