Tag: Niger
Independent Africa
EU suspends security cooperation and budgetary aid to Niger following coup
The EU has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country's army took power in a coup.It comes shortly after the US declared...
World
Wagner leader Prigozhin applauds Niger coup and offers his support
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, praised the recent military coup in Niger as wonderful news and offered the help of...
Independent Africa
William Ruto condemns coup in Niger
On Friday, President William Ruto of Kenya joined global leaders in condemning the coup orchestrated by the Nigerien presidential guards and called for the...
Independent Africa
Leaders of coup in Niger accuse France of ‘bypassing’ border restrictions
France is accused of disobeying laws preventing travelers from entering or departing the nation, according to the military commander who led the coup that...
Independent Africa
Humanitarian operations in Niger suspended
In response to coup supporters setting fire to the ousted president's party headquarters, Niger's new ruling junta has issued a ban on all public...
World
Soldiers declare coup on country’s television network in Niger
The Niger population has been informed by mutinous soldiers that a coup is being carried out to remove the president.Today on official television, the...
Independent Africa
‘Unconstitutional change’ in Niger condemned by UN
Secretary-general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has "strongly condemns the unconstitutional change in government" in Niger, according to a statement released by his...
Independent Africa
Coup in Niger a big blow to West Africa region
The announcement of the coup in Niger is a significant setback for the leadership of the West Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, and further exacerbates...
Independent Africa
Soldiers confirm coup in Niger to ouster president
Late on July 26, soldiers in Niger came on national television to announce the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum.10 officials made up the group,...
Independent Africa
Armed standoff in Niger as soldiers blockade presidential Palace and ministries
Soldiers in Niger's capital, Niamey, have reportedly blockaded the presidential palace and several ministries, as reported in various news outlets.The incident did not involve...