Niger coup: general declares himself leader but France warns of sanctions
1 year, 5 months ago

Niger coup: general declares himself leader but France warns of sanctions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the head of the presidential guard that has overthrown Niger’s president, declared himself leader on Friday and defended the coup as necessary to tackle “insecurity”. “Any breakdown in the constitutional order will have consequences for cooperation between the EU and Niger, including the immediate suspension of all budgetary support,” the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said in a statement. French president Emmanuel Macron said he was prepared to back sanctions against the perpetrators of the “dangerous” coup, after his foreign minister said the power grab did not appear to be definitive. “France does not recognise the authorities that emerged from the putsch led by General Tchiani,” the foreign ministry in Paris said in a statement “President Mohamed Bazoum, democratically elected by the people of Niger, is the only president of the Republic of Niger.” Mr Tchiani said he would respect all commitments made to the international community.

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Burkina Faso's military leader dissolves government, sacks prime minister
1 month ago

Burkina Faso's military leader dissolves government, sacks prime minister

Firstpost  

The west African country was plunged into instability by a January 2022 coup in which Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba seized power from elected president Roch Marc Christian Kabore Burkina Faso’s ruling military leader on Friday dismissed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree transmitted to AFP. “The prime minister’s official functions are terminated,” said …

Niger junta suspends French humanitarian group amid ongoing tensions with France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Niger junta suspends French humanitarian group amid ongoing tensions with France

Firstpost  

Niger’s military junta has revoked the licences of the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development and the local NGO APBE, without citing reasons, signalling a shift from Western partnerships towards Russian alliances after last year’s coup Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the …

A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties

Al Jazeera  

While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance. Niamey, Niger – “No talk of politics today,” Aissata* said to her teenage daughter on the way to her parents’ house for their traditional Sunday gathering in Niamey. Upon assuming power, the military pledged to put an end to what they labelled the “exploitation …

A year has passed since Niger’s dramatic coup. Life has become more dangerous and desperate
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A year has passed since Niger’s dramatic coup. Life has become more dangerous and desperate

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — When a group of military officers appeared on state television in Niger one year ago to make a dramatic announcement of a coup, they said they deposed the West African nation’s elected government for two key reasons: its security, and economic crises. “Niger’s army is running out of material with the retreat of Western forces which the …

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions
10 months, 2 weeks ago

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year’s coup in the country in a new push for dialogue as it also renewed calls on three junta-led nations to rescind their decision to quit the regional bloc. The sanctions …

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc
10 months, 2 weeks ago

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc

Al Jazeera  

The West African regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. Speaking in his opening remarks at the start of the summit, ECOWAS chairman and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said the bloc “must re-examine our …

France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel
1 year ago

France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — France on Friday completed the withdrawal of its troops after they were asked to leave Niger by the country’s new junta, ending years of on-the-ground military support and raising concerns from analysts about a gap in the fight against jihadi violence across the Sahel region of Africa. France already announced this week that it would close its …

Vantage | Why West Africa is going soft on Niger's coup leaders
1 year ago

Vantage | Why West Africa is going soft on Niger's coup leaders

Firstpost  

ECOWAS seems to have finally given up on returning the ousted Mohamed Bazoum to power The Economic Community of West African States is a regional grouping of 15 countries; four of these members have been suspended in the last two years because of an epidemic of coups. The military has overthrown the elected government in four ECOWAS member states, namely …

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders acknowledge little progress in their push for democracy
1 year ago

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders acknowledge little progress in their push for democracy

The Independent  

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In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger’s junta but seek fast return to democracy
1 year ago

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger’s junta but seek fast return to democracy

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West African heads of state on Sunday officially recognized the junta in power in Niger, but said their sanctions to reverse the July coup in the country would remain even as they initiate steps for a “short” period of transition to civilian rule. A team of heads of state would engage with the junta “to agree on …

West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger’s junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions
1 year, 1 month ago

West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger’s junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions

The Independent  

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West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger’s junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions
1 year, 1 month ago

West Africa court refuses to recognize Niger’s junta, rejects request to lift coup sanctions

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s top court on Thursday rejected a request by Niger’s junta for a lifting of coup-related sanctions imposed by its neighbors, ruling that the junta is unconstitutional and therefore lacks the authority to make such a request. Following the July coup that toppled Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS imposed sanctions including …

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership
1 year, 1 month ago

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta on Monday scrapped two key military agreements that the West African nation signed with the European Union to help fight the violence in Africa’s Sahel region as the country’s army leaders and a senior Russian defense official discussed military cooperation. Before the coup that deposed the country’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, Niger had been the West …

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership
1 year, 1 month ago

Niger’s junta revokes key security agreements with EU and turns to Russia for defense partnership

The Independent  

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Niger’s junta asks West Africa’s court to compel neighbors to lift coup sanctions, citing hardship
1 year, 1 month ago

Niger’s junta asks West Africa’s court to compel neighbors to lift coup sanctions, citing hardship

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta on Tuesday asked West Africa’s regional court to order the lifting of sanctions imposed on the country by its neighbors following a July coup in which the democratically elected president was deposed. “There is no sector of the Nigerien society that has not been affected by these sanctions” which have caused untold economic hardship in …

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice
1 year, 2 months ago

Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice

The Independent  

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France completes withdrawal of troops from northern base in Niger as part of planned departure
1 year, 2 months ago

France completes withdrawal of troops from northern base in Niger as part of planned departure

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — France has completed the withdrawal of troops from a northern base in Niger as part of a planned departure from the West African country in the wake of July’s military coup. Nearly 200 troops, 28 trucks and two dozen armored vehicles left the Ouallam military base, which has been handed to Niger, a junta spokesman, Col. Maj. …

Niger's ousted President Bazoum attempts to escape detainment, ruling junta thwarts effort
1 year, 2 months ago

Niger's ousted President Bazoum attempts to escape detainment, ruling junta thwarts effort

India TV News  

Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in the captivity of the ruling military junta for almost three months, reportedly made an escape attempt overnight with his family members. Additionally, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the withdrawal of around 1,500 French troops and its envoy to Niger from the junta-controlled African country last month. France had repeatedly refused an …

French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave
1 year, 2 months ago

French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave

Associated Press  

COTONOU, Benin — French troops have started leaving Niger more than two months after mutinous soldiers toppled the African country’s democratically elected president, the military said Wednesday. The military rulers had wanted Niger’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Bakary Yaou Sangare, who was made foreign minister after the coup, to speak on its behalf at the General Assembly. However, …

The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coup and suspends military aid and training
1 year, 2 months ago

The US declares the ousting of Niger’s president a coup and suspends military aid and training

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States on Tuesday formally declared the ousting of Niger’s democratically-elected president a coup d’etat, more than two months after mutinous soldiers seized power. In August, Niger’s military rulers said they would restore constitutional order within three years and would decide on the country’s roadmap through the results from a national dialogue. The Biden administration had been …

Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup
1 year, 2 months ago

Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum ahead of an expected decision by the Biden administration to formally declare that his overthrow was a coup d’etat. The State Department said Blinken called Bazoum on Monday to stress that a restoration of a freely elected government remains the best way for Niger to not only …

Extremist attack kills at least 12 soldiers in Niger as jihadi violence increases post-coup
1 year, 3 months ago

Extremist attack kills at least 12 soldiers in Niger as jihadi violence increases post-coup

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — An attack by Islamic extremists in western Niger killed at least a dozen soldiers and wounded seven others, the West African nation’s military junta said. The soldiers were on a mission in the Tillaberi region town of Kandadji when hundreds of jihadis on motorcycles attacked them Thursday, Gen. Salifou Mody, Niger’s defense minister, said in a statement. …

Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt
1 year, 3 months ago

Burkina Faso’s junta says its intelligence and security services have foiled a coup attempt

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Burkina Faso’s military government said Wednesday its intelligence and security services had thwarted a coup attempt and were actively pursuing others believed involved in what it called a bid to “throw our country into chaos.” A junta statement said the coup attempt happened Tuesday without providing further details. “Officers and other alleged actors involved in this attempt …

Why Emmanuel Macron is pulling French troops out of Niger
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Emmanuel Macron is pulling French troops out of Niger

Hindustan Times  

When on July 26th soldiers from Niger’s presidential guard detained and overthrew the leader they were supposed to be protecting, France insisted that it would not take orders from the new junta. When the coup leaders told France’s ambassador and its 1,500 soldiers stationed in the country to get out, the former colonial power dug in its heels, citing a …

France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel
1 year, 3 months ago

France's withdrawal from Niger could jeopardize counterterrorism operations in the Sahel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In response, the junta welcomed the end of “imperialist and neo-colonialist forces" and said …

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup
1 year, 3 months ago

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup

The Hindu  

President Emmanuel Macron announced on September 24 that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since the July coup, and had repeatedly refused an order by the new junta for its ambassador to …

France to end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup
1 year, 3 months ago

France to end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country as a result of the coup that removed the democratically elected president. Ali Sekou Ramadan, an …

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup
1 year, 3 months ago

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country as a result of the coup that removed the democratically elected president. Ali Sekou Ramadan, an aide to Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, told The Associated Press that Bazoum requested that Macron withdraw the French ambassador, …

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron
1 year, 3 months ago

France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger after coup: Macron

Al Jazeera  

The new military rulers had been demanding the exit of the French ambassador and troops after President Macron refused to recognise the coup. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that his country will withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger in the wake of the July coup that overthrew democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Niger’s new rulers, who had been demanding …

Niger’s junta accuses United Nations chief of blocking its participation at General Assembly
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger’s junta accuses United Nations chief of blocking its participation at General Assembly

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The military government that seized power in Niger has accused United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of “obstructing” the West African nation’s full participation at the U.N.'s annual meeting of world leaders in order to appease France, Niger’s former colonizer, and its allies. The decision to not allow the junta’s envoy to speak at the U.N. General Assembly …

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

The Hindu  

Niger's new military leaders accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July. Niger's junta spokesman, Maj. Amadou Abdramane, said that France is also considering collaborating in such an intervention with the Economic Community of West African States, a regional bloc known as ECOWAS. “France continues to deploy its forces in …

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s new military leaders accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July. Niger’s junta spokesman, Maj. Amadou Abdramane, said that France is also considering collaborating in such an intervention with the Economic Community of West African States, a regional bloc known as ECOWAS. “France continues to deploy …

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

The Independent  

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Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops

India TV News  

A fresh round of anti-France protests erupted in Niger's capital, Niamey, as thousands gathered on Saturday to demand the withdrawal of French troops from the country over a month after the military coup that ousted a democratically-elected government from power. The military administration in Niger had also announced the expulsion of France's Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte and gave him …

Mutineers in Gabon appoint a military leader after detaining the president, alleging corruption
1 year, 4 months ago

Mutineers in Gabon appoint a military leader after detaining the president, alleging corruption

Associated Press  

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Mutinous soldiers in Gabon proclaimed their republican guard chief as the country’s leader Wednesday after placing the just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba under house arrest, alleging betrayal and massive embezzlement during his long-time rule over the oil-rich Central African nation. The coup leaders said in an announcement on Gabon’s state TV that Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema …

French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy
1 year, 4 months ago

French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France’s ambassador is staying at his post in Niger despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta, speaking out firmly against the coup leaders while insisting that France is not Niger’s enemy. Since ousting Niger’s democratically elected president a month ago, the junta has been exploiting grievances among the population …

Niger’s junta seeks to strengthen its grip on power and prepare for possible regional intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger’s junta seeks to strengthen its grip on power and prepare for possible regional intervention

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The mutinous soldiers who overthrew democratically elected Niger President Mohamed Bazoum announced a raft of measures over the weekend that analysts say are aimed at strengthening their grip on power while preparing to defend against any military attempt by regional leaders to reinstate Bazoum. Seidik Abba, a Nigerien researcher and president of the Paris-based International Center for …

Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta authorized troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso to come to its defense and asked the French ambassador to leave the country Friday, raising the stakes in a standoff with other West African nations who are threatening force to reinstate Niger’s democratically elected president. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, signed two executive orders authorizing the “security forces …

Thousands of discouraged migrants are stranded in Niger because of border closures following coup
1 year, 4 months ago

Thousands of discouraged migrants are stranded in Niger because of border closures following coup

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — After three months of crossing the desert and then watching other migrants die at sea in his failed attempt to reach Europe, Sahr John Yambasu gave up on getting across the Mediterranean and decided to go back home. The 29-year-old from Sierra Leone reached Niger in June on his return journey, but United Nations officials said he …

The African Union suspends Niger until ‘the effective restoration of constitutional order’
1 year, 4 months ago

The African Union suspends Niger until ‘the effective restoration of constitutional order’

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — The African Union on Tuesday suspended Niger from all of its institutions and activities “until the effective restoration of constitutional order” following last month’s coup. The Executive Council of the 55-nation bloc made the decision after mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger’s democratically elected president almost four weeks ago and quickly entrenched themselves in power, rebuffing most dialogue efforts. …

Timeline: What has happened in Niger since the coup?
1 year, 4 months ago

Timeline: What has happened in Niger since the coup?

Al Jazeera  

Following the July 26 coup, ECOWAS has been demanding the reinstatement of President Bazoum, who is under house arrest. The bloc slapped financial sanctions on the coup leaders and the country, freezing “all commercial and financial transactions” between member states and Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations. Coup leaders accused French forces of freeing captured “terrorists” and breaching a …

Niger coup leader proposes a three-year transition of power
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger coup leader proposes a three-year transition of power

Al Jazeera  

Abdourahmane Tchiani, who met an ECOWAS delegation in Niamey, also warns that any military intervention in Niger ‘will not be a walk in the park’ for those involved. Niger’s coup leader has proposed a three-year transition of power after meeting a delegation of West African leaders and warned that any attack on the country would “not be a walk in …

A scramble of last-ditch diplomacy aims at finding a peaceful solution to Niger's deepening crisis
1 year, 4 months ago

A scramble of last-ditch diplomacy aims at finding a peaceful solution to Niger's deepening crisis

The Independent  

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Leader of Niger’s junta says it will restore civilian rule within 3 years, but gives no details
1 year, 4 months ago

Leader of Niger’s junta says it will restore civilian rule within 3 years, but gives no details

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — The leader of mutinous soldiers who ousted Niger’s democratically elected president said Saturday night that they will return the country to civilian rule within three years. On Friday, the ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said 11 of its 15 member states had agreed to commit troops to military intervention, saying they were “ready to …

Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation meets deposed president, military govt leader
1 year, 4 months ago

Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation meets deposed president, military govt leader

Al Jazeera  

Soldiers who overthrew the democratically elected president in July have quickly entrenched themselves in power and rebuffed dialogue efforts. A delegation from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has met Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum and held talks with military government leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani. On Friday, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Simao would meet the military rulers and other parties …

US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger’s new junta, commander says
1 year, 4 months ago

US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger’s new junta, commander says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is making precautionary plans to evacuate two key drone and counter-terror bases in Niger if that becomes necessary under the West African nation’s new ruling junta, the Air Force commander for Africa said Friday. That planning includes looking for U.S.-allied nations in the Saharan and Sahel regions, some of the world’s most active areas for al-Qaida- …

11 nations of West Africa commit to a military deployment to restore the ousted president of Niger
1 year, 4 months ago

11 nations of West Africa commit to a military deployment to restore the ousted president of Niger

Associated Press  

NIAMEY, Niger — Eleven West African nations have agreed to commit troops to a military deployment aimed at restoring Niger’s democratically elected president following last month’s coup, an official for the regional bloc said Friday after a defense ministers meeting. The overthrow of the president nearly one month ago has been a big blow to the United States, France and …

West African militaries meet to finalise possible Niger intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

West African militaries meet to finalise possible Niger intervention

The Hindu  

West African army chiefs were due to hold a second and final day of talks on Friday in Ghana's capital Accra, where they have been hashing out the details of a possible military intervention in Niger if diplomacy fails to reverse a military coup. Military officers deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 and have defied calls from the …

ECOWAS defence chiefs continue talks on possible Niger intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

ECOWAS defence chiefs continue talks on possible Niger intervention

Al Jazeera  

ECOWAS defence chiefs are attending a two-day meeting in Accra to fine-tune details of a potential military operation in Niger. West African military chiefs are holding a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup removed President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26. ECOWAS defence chiefs are having a two-day …

ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

ECOWAS defence chiefs agree ‘D-day’ for Niger military intervention

Al Jazeera  

The West African bloc agrees to activate standby force as a last resort if diplomatic efforts fail after coup in Niger. West Africa’s main bloc has agreed on a “D-day” for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained President Mohamed Bazoum last month. We’ve already agreed and fine-tuned what will be required for the …

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