Niger cuts military ties with Benin over ECOWAS intervention move
The Niger junta has announced that it will terminate a military agreement with neighbouring Benin, blaming the country for sanctioning...
Abdourahmane Tchiani
Niger: Paris demands immediate release of French official detained by military junta
The French foreign ministry has demanded for the immediate release of one of its officials detained by security men in...
Niger military leader accuses France of ‘blatant interference’ as protesters rally in Niamey
Niger's military junta has accused Paris of "blatant interference" by declaring open support for the country's ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum....
Niger coup: Nigerian president calls for quick transition, says military option still open
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has again stressed that all diplomatic options would be exhausted before any military action is...
Niger coup leaders order police to expel French ambassador within 48 hours
The ruling junta in Niger has ordered police to drive out the French ambassador from the country with immediate effect....
Gabon: EU rules out evacuation of workers, says situation calm after coup
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated on Thursday that the EU does not intend to evacuate its workers from...
Niger: Germany presses for sanctions on Abdourahmane Tchiani-led junta
Germany has re-emphasised the call for heavy sanctions against Niger’s military rulers, ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting on...
No! Our ambassador not expelled from Niger – US clarifies
A U.S. State Department spokesperson has clarified that its ambassador has not been expelled from Niger as relations between Western...
Military unta expels French ambassador from Niger
The Abdourahmane Tchiani-led junta has expelled the French ambassador to Niger from the country as relations continue to worsen between...
Niger power cuts threaten to spoil millions of vaccines – UN
The United Nations says it is paying more than 20 times the average amount on fuel generators to protect millions...
