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January 9, 2024

Niger Republic President Bazoum’s wife, son released; Nigeria commends junta

Nigeria commended the release of the dethroned Niger President Mohammad Bazoum’s wife and son from house arrest.

President Mohamed Bazoum and Hadiza Mabrouk
September 4, 2023

Niger’s military rulers reopen airspace after coup

Niger’s airspace is accessible for both civil and commercial aircraft with immediate effect, the military said on Monday.

Niger Coup plotters
August 13, 2023

Niger Junta: NLC counsels ECOWAS on use of military force

Mr Ajaero said equally of significance is the unintended possibility of turning Niger into a fertile territory for proxy wars.

NLC president Joe Ajaero
August 8, 2023

Tinubu imposes fresh sanctions on Niger junta, says military option ‘remains’

He said Mr Tinubu has already directed the acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to implement this directive in accordance with the ECOWAS protocol.

President Bola Tinubu
August 8, 2023

Niger coup plotters name ex-cabinet member as prime minister

Mr Lamine Zeine was formerly the minister of economy and finance for several years in the cabinet of then-President Mamadou Tandja, ousted in 2010.

Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine
August 5, 2023

Tinubu’s risky Niger gamble and Shetty’s embarrassment

Is Tinubu committing Nigeria to a violent entanglement with Niger on behalf of France because Paris is now his second home?

Bola Tinubu and Nigerien junta
August 4, 2023

Niger Coup: Ousted President Bazoum warns Central Sahel region could fall victim to Russia’s ‘brutal terrorism’

He said the entire central Sahel region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner Group.

President Mohamed Bazoum
August 4, 2023

Niger cuts diplomatic ties with Nigeria, U.S., France; recalls ambassadors

Mr Tiani “put an end” to the functions of Nigerien ambassadors to Nigeria, France, Togo and the United States.

Abdourahamane Tiani
August 4, 2023

Thousands supporting Niger military coupists stage solidarity rally

Demonstrators took to the streets of Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday in a show of support for the country’s military junta, a week after a military coup.

NIGERIEN MILITARY SUPPORTERS' RALLY
August 1, 2023

France to evacuate French, EU citizens from Niger

Any possible evacuation by the French government is expected to be subjected to approval from the military junta.

Niger Coup plotters