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In a recent development that has sent shockwaves throughout the international community, Niger’s junta has accused France of deploying troops across several West African nations. This move, they allege, is in preparation for a potential military intervention in Niger, in collaboration with the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Highlights This […]
A Niamey court has suspended the diplomatic immunity of France’s ambassador to Niger and ordered his immediate deportation. The decision comes amid growing tensions between the two countries following a coup in July. Highlights: The court’s ruling was made in response to a request from the Nigerien government, which accused the French ambassador of violating […]
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has suggested a 9-month transition period for the military junta in Niger. Tinubu made the suggestion in a meeting with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on Saturday. The meeting took place in Abuja, Nigeria, and was also attended by the presidents of Benin and Togo. The four leaders discussed the political situation […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has consistently played a pivotal role in regional diplomacy, particularly during political crises. Its recent delegation to Toledo, Spain, to meet with European Union (EU) foreign ministers underscores its commitment to ensuring stability in the West African region. This meeting, led by Omar Alieu Touray, the head […]
A month after a coup severed ties between France and Niger, French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected a request by Niger’s military junta to return the French ambassador. Macron praised the French ambassador in Niamey in his annual address to the country’s top diplomats, saying, “who is staying put, despite the pressure” and “illegitimate declarations […]
Hours after coup leaders in Niger proclaimed an alliance with neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali, the West African regional body ECOWAS held a news conference in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Friday. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expressed concern over media portrayals that could incite war with Niger. News members were […]
The military government of Niger dismissed the ambassadors of France, Germany, and Nigeria just as negotiations were making headway toward restoring democracy in the West African country and its regional partners. The foreign ministry of Niger issued a statement ordering the French ambassador, Sylvain Itte, to leave the country within 48 hours for failing to […]
Yesterday, the African Union (AU) requested that its commission develop a list of the military junta and their sympathizers in the Niger Republic in order to apply “individual punitive measures” and targeted sanctions against them. Sanctions on the junta were previously approved by the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and […]
The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, told the BBC in an interview yesterday that the organization rejected the idea, paving the way for a military intervention. In the meantime, yesterday saw hundreds of people in Niger go to the streets in favor of the military junta. They did so because […]
The second-highest ranking American diplomat visited Niamey ten days after troops kidnapped the president of Niger and declared themselves the new administration of the West African country. This area of the Sahel, a poor and dry band south of the Sahara, has seen half a dozen coups in the previous three years, but none of […]