Tag: Niger
US Issues Warning: Coup Plotters in Niger May Face Possibility of...
The United States of America has warned the Niger junta that they may be pushed to be involved militarily if the country’s military rulers...
US Warns of Potential Exploitation by Russia’s Wagner Mercenary Group Amid...
The US has warned against Russia’s Wagner mercenaries taking advantage of instability in coup-hit Niger, whose neighbor Mali has become a partner of Moscow.
The...
Junta Leader General Tchiani Expresses Readiness for Dialogue Amid Niger Coup...
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta, has said the military is ready for dialogue.
Since his gang overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on...
Nigerian Embassy in Republic of Niger Denies Claims of Facility Being...
The Nigerian embassy in Niger Republic has denied reports claiming its facility has been burnt down.
In a statement released, the embassy says protesters attempted...
ECOWAS Takes a Stand: Holding Russia Accountable for Human Rights Amid...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will hold Russia to account if the Wagner Group, a private military contractor of,...
Niger Junta Allegedly Issues Death Threat to President Mohamed Bazoum Amid...
Niger’s military junta has threatened to kill ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if ECOWAS attempts any military intervention to reinstate him.
According to a report by...
Niger Reportedly Signs Military Contract with Russia’s Wagner Mercenaries Amid Speculation...
The Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia's Wagner mercenaries, according to a new report.
American journalist, Jackson Hinkle citing France 24...
France Provides Four Planes for Evacuation of European Union Citizens from...
In response to the recent events in Niger, France has sought aid from the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism to facilitate the safe return...
Niger Reopens Border but Excludes ECOWAS Members in Latest Move
One week after a coup which removed Mohamed Bazoum as President of Niger Republic, the military government has reopened the country's land borders and...
Crisis in Niger: Junta Accuses Overthrown Government of Authorizing French Military...
The military junta that seized power in Niger last week, has alleged that the ousted government has granted France permission to carry out strikes...