Coup: Nigeriens protest in Kano, urge reinstatement of President Bazoum
Aug. 19, 2023 Hundreds of Nigeriens resident in Kano on Saturday staged a peaceful protest against the coup in Niger Republic and called for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum,…
Niger: War is inevitable if diplomacy fails – ECOWAS military chiefs
West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum….
ECOWAS says going into Niger if all else fails
August 17, 2023 The West African bloc ECOWAS stands ready to intervene militarily in Niger should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail, a senior official told army chiefs…
Niger Coup: Radio station organises unity lectures, concert in Kano
Aug. 17, 2023 The Premier FM Radio, Kano, on Wednesday organised lectures, a concert and a drama to boost relations and promote unity among Nigerians and Nigeriens. The event, which…
We are prepared for war, Nigeriens dare ECOWAS, others; recruit volunteers
Nigeriens are preparing for war against regional countries threatening to invade, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation’s democratically elected president. Residents in the capital, Niamey, are calling for…
Niger junta says open to talks as Putin, US stress peace
August 15, 2023 Niger’s junta on Tuesday said that it was open to talks to resolve a regional crisis caused by last month’s military coup, while Russia and the United…
Niger coup setback for Sahel development – German minister
Aug. 15, 2023 German development minister Svenja Schulze on Tuesday said the Niger coup was “a setback that aggravates the complex development challenges in the country and in the Sahel.”…
ECOWAS only trying to stop the spread of coups not protecting French interests – Prof Akinyemi
August 15, 2023 A former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has dismissed claims that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is doing the bidding of France…
Niger Republic: Junta gaining upper hand over ECOWAS – Analysts
One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country’s ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced. No military action has…
Niger: ECOWAS Parliament divided over military intervention as option
Aug. 12, 2023 The ECOWAS Parliament was on Saturday divided over taking military action as an option aimed at tackling the political situation in Niger Republic and restoring civil rule…