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Republic of Niger

October 9, 2025

FRSC impounds 151 vehicles for traffic code violations

The Federal Road Safety Corps impounded 151 vehicles in Zamfara during a special patrol in September aimed at curbing traffic code violations.

Road Safety Officiers
March 13, 2024

Tinubu lifts Niger Republic sanctions, orders reopening of borders

ECOWAS leaders had agreed to lift economic sanctions against the Republic of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.

TINUBU AND NIGER REPUBLIC JUNTA LEADER
September 15, 2023

Nigeria, Angola to strengthen bilateral ties

Nigeria says it will work with Angola to enhance public media cooperation and boost bilateral relations between the two countries.

Angolan ambassador to Nigeria Jose Zau and Information minister Mohammed Idris
August 22, 2023

Invading Niger is declaring civil war against northern Nigeria, El-Rufai warns Tinubu

“Let us bend therefore over backwards to avoid this civil war between brothers,” Mr El-Rufai advised.

Ex-Governor Nasir El-rufai, Niger coupist, and President Bola Tinubu
August 15, 2023

Niger coup setback for Sahel development: German Minister

Mr Svenja announced during a visit to West Africa, calling for the immediate release of ousted President Bazoum Mohamed.

Niger coupists
August 14, 2023

U.S. tells Tinubu to keep pressurising Niger junta to release President Bazoum

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

Bola Tinubu and Anthony Blinken
August 12, 2023

ECOWAS Parliament holds extraordinary session to discuss Niger

The day-long session would see the 115-member parliament considering the emerging effects following the unconstitutional change of government by the Niger junta.

ECOWAS Parliament
August 8, 2023

U.S. to halt funds for Niger’s security, economy if coup plotters don’t cooperate

The United States government has threatened to withdraw multimillion dollars in economic and security support given to the Republic of Niger.

U.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE
August 7, 2023

ECOWAS Coup Deadline: AANI warns Nigeria, others against invading Niger

ECOWAS, backed by the U.S. and other Western allies, has threatened fire and brimstone to invade Niger.

ECOWAS leaders
August 3, 2023

Military options in Niger Republic will escalate situation: Atiku

“The crisis in the Republic of Niger requires diplomatic engagements, and that must mean that the channels for dialogue should be well sustained.”

Atiku Abubakar [Credit: Punch Newspaper]