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ECOWAS formally suspends Niger following coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially suspended Niger's membership within the regional bloc. This decision comes in response to the...

Niger formally suspended by Ecowas over coup

The group Ecowas decided to temporarily stop Niger from being a member because the military rulers won't bring back the former President Mohamed Bazoum....

Niger sets date for withdrawal of French forces

The leaders in charge of Niger said that the French soldiers still in the country need to leave by December 22nd. The junta said...

Niger Junta opposes agreement to release overthrown president

The person in charge of Niger's military has said no to letting the former president go free in return for lifting the sanctions on...

Coup leaders in Niger overturn law against transporting migrants

The leaders of a coup in Niger have gotten rid of a law that made it illegal to smuggle migrants in the country. The...

Iran seeks relations with military regime in Niger

Iran's president, Ebrahim Raisi, said that his country is prepared to work together with Niger in areas that will bring economic benefits. President Raisi...

Niger junta claims former president attempted to flee

The military government in Niger stopped the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum, from escaping from custody. According to a military spokesperson, the previous president...

Former Niger president attempts family helicopter escape – Junta

The military government in Niger reported thwarting an escape attempt by the ousted former President, Mohamed Bazoum, and his entourage, including family members, cooks,...

Military junta orders for UN chief to depart Niger within 72hrs

Niger's military leaders have issued an ultimatum, requiring the head of the United Nations' diplomatic mission in the country to depart within 72 hours....

US officially halts aid to Niger after coup

The United States has officially acknowledged that a military coup took place in Niger, resulting in the suspension of over $500 million in aid. In...

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