Niger

Niger’s Junta Accuses France of Planning Aggression

In the latest news, Niger's military junta claims France is sending troops to various West African countries to attack Niger.

September 10, 2023

France still doesn’t recognize the military junta in Niger

France doesn't recognize the military junta that seized power in Niger in late July. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna assures...

September 3, 2023

More than 2 million children in Niger face humanitarian crisis

In Niger, more than two million children are in dire need of humanitarian assistance, as reported by UNICEF. The country,...

August 21, 2023

Supply trucks enter Niger from Burkina Faso despite sanctions

Despite the sanctions set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a convoy of 311 supply trucks transporting...

August 20, 2023

Tensions rise as Niger’s citizens resist possible regional intervention

Weeks after rebel soldiers' unexpected overthrow of Niger's democratically elected president, the nation braces for potential military intervention from neighboring...

August 20, 2023

African Union rejects military action in Niger and challenges ECOWAS directive

The African Union (AU) has expressed opposition to military intervention in Niger and is expected to formally announce its stance...

August 16, 2023

Niger’s coup and its ramifications: China’s investment and the call for stability in West Africa

The recent military coup in Niger on 26 July has heightened regional tensions, potentially leading to armed intervention by the...

August 11, 2023

The Wagner Group’s influence in Niger: U.S. diplomacy, regional concerns, and Russia’s mercenary agenda

Yevgueni Prigozhin, leader of the Russian mercenary group known as Wagner, stated that the US is engaging with the military...

August 8, 2023

Closure of Nigerien airspace follows ECOWAS ultimatum

The military junta in Niger has announced the closure of the country's airspace starting today, coinciding with the expiration of...

August 7, 2023