Niger coup plotters name former economist as new prime minister
August 8, 2023 Nearly two weeks after the military took over power in Niger, the coup plotters have named former economy minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new…
What are West Africa’s options to reverse Niger’s coup?
August 7, 2023 Niger’s junta has defied a Sunday deadline from West Africa’s regional bloc to reinstate ousted president Mohamed Bazoum or face a possible military intervention. Defence chiefs of…
Italy calls on ECOWAS to extend Niger ultimatum
August 7, 2023 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) should prolong their deadline for the reinstatement of Niger’s ousted president, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in an…
Niger waits for West African bloc’s response after junta rejects ultimatum
August 7, 2023 Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders in Niamey ignored a deadline to reinstate the ousted president…
Epitaph for patriot Malu at a time like this, by Tunde Olusunle
It is the eighth month of the year, the month of August. The historically inclined will most probably remember that 33 years ago this month, leaders of the 15 countries…
Chief Bode George to Tinubu: Solve Nigeria’s problems first before invading Niger
I write to you as a Nigerian, a retired General in the Nigerian military, a patriot and a war tactician. On July 26, 2023, the Commander of the Presidential Guard…
Niger junta says it will not back down despite ‘inhumane’ sanctions
August 3, 2023 The self-declared new leader of Niger on Wednesday said the junta would not bow to pressure to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, intensifying a standoff with the…
Nigerian military yet to receive order for intervention in Niger – DHQ
Aug. 3, 2023 The Defence Headquarters says the the Armed Forces of Nigeria is yet to receive order for any military intervention in the Republic of Niger following the coup…
West African defence chiefs meet to discuss Niger coup
August 2, 2023 Defence chiefs from West Africa’s regional bloc were meeting in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Wednesday for talks on how to respond to a coup last week in…
Niger arrests politicians after coup, other juntas voice support
August 1, 2023 The junta that seized power in Niger last week detained senior politicians on Monday, their party said, defying international calls to restore democratic rule, while fellow military…