Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
2023-08-05 07:58
Factbox-Military interventions by West African ECOWAS bloc
West African defence chiefs on Friday agreed a plan for intervention in Niger if its coup leaders do
2023-08-05 01:22
US State Department expects to be able to evacuate Americans from Niger on charter flight taking diplomats out
The US State Department expects to be able to evacuate some Americans who wish to leave Niger on a charter flight transporting non-emergency diplomats and family members out of the country, a senior State Department official said.
2023-08-04 22:30
West Africa's ultimatum to Niger coup leaders nears deadline
By Boureima Balima and Felix Onuah NIAMEY/ABUJA (Reuters) -West Africa's regional bloc was to determine on Friday a potential intervention
2023-08-04 18:26
Niger media guide
An overview of the media in Niger, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-04 16:57
West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears
NIAMEY West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday,
2023-08-04 14:51
Biden calls for immediate release of Nigerien President Bazoum
President Joe Biden on Thursday called for the immediate release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum in a written statement commemorating Niger's Independence Day, saying the US "stands with the people of Niger" as the country faces a "grave challenge to its democracy."
2023-08-04 10:48
Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup
Writing in the Washington Post, President Mohamed Bazoum says he is writing "as a hostage".
2023-08-04 07:51
Niger coup leaders blamed insecurity; conflict data paints a different picture
By Edward McAllister DAKAR (Reuters) -When Niger's coup leader Abdourahmane Tiani announced the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum on television
2023-08-03 23:25
Niger junta supporters protest sanctions as region considers intervention
By Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou NIAMEY/ABUJA (Reuters) -Hundreds of supporters of Niger's junta marched in the capital Niamey on
2023-08-03 21:26
Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy
Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
2023-08-03 07:25
US State Department orders evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family members from Niger
The US State Department on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family members from Niger following last week's military takeover.
2023-08-03 06:58