Tag: Niger
Abduction: Niger orders schools shut
The governor called on security agencies, civil society organisations, organised labour and clerics to unite and focus on the rescue…
Breaking: 52 students abducted in Niger
This is coming five days after armed bandits attacked the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Danko/Wasagu…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger announce withdrawal from ICC
The three military-led countries accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.”
Nigerian governors mourn victims of Niger boat mishap
The Forum expressed condolences to the people and government of Niger, and commended the rescue operations.
Atlas Lions roar into 2026 World Cup with perfect record after Niger rout
The qualification extends Morocco’s meteoric rise on the global stage. Having already etched history as Africa’s first-ever World Cup semi-finalists…
Niger flood so shocking, devastating – NGF
The statement said, “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum stands in solidarity with the government and people of Niger State on the…
Fact Check: Has Niger withdrawn from Multinational Joint Task Force?
Niger remains a key player in the joint military efforts to combat terrorism in the region. The public is advised…
Ribadu denies allegations: Nigeria has no plan to destabilise Niger
The NSA also rejected the accusation that Nigeria was hosting a French military base, clarifying that Nigeria has no history…
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal
The Authority takes note of the notification by the Republic of Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and Republic of Niger…
Tinubu seeks help of Senegalese President to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS
Tinubu, who is the Chairmam of ECOWAS appealed to his much younger Senegalese counterpart to join the bid to persuade…
Russia sends air defence system, soldiers to Niger
Military personnel from the Russian Ministry of Defence are to install the system and train Niger’s soldiers in its use,…
Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – ECOWAS
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has explained why it decided to lift sanctions imposed…
Breaking: Tinubu orders suspension of sanctions on Guinea, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
The President further explained that ECOWAS took the steps it did based on the regional ideals of security, social stability;…
Tinubu to Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: Re-consider decision to pull out of ECOWAS
According to Tinubu, "we are gathered here to address pressing developments in our sub-region surrounding the peace and security as…
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Open Letter to All Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS Member States
Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on behalf of all the founding fathers of the Community, writes an…
The Sahel Exodus: Implications of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Leaving ECOWAS
The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS underscores the complex interplay of economic, security, and political factors…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Still part of us — ECOWAS
“The ECOWAS Commission remains seized with the development and shall make further pronouncements as the situation evolves,’’ it said.
JUST IN: Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso dump ECOWAS
Struggling with jihadist violence and poverty, the regimes have had tense ties with ECOWAS since coups took place in Niger…
Niger, Mali, B/Faso to move toward monetary alliance – Nigerien leader
Abandoning the eight-member West African monetary union and adopting a new currency would further isolate Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso,…
U.S. suspends more than $500m, other assistance to Niger over coup
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger when the country's presidential guard detained president Mohamed Bazoum, and Presidential Guard commander General Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself…
Hundreds of militants on motorbikes kill Nigerien soldiers
The attack happened at about 190 km from the capital Niamey in Kandadji, near the tri-border zone of Mali, Burkina…
Finally Niger junta bids ‘au revoir’ to France’s ambassador Sylvain Itte
The junta had ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours at the end of August…
France bows to Niger Junta, to withdraw troops, ambassador
Niger's military rulers responded swiftly in a statement read out on national television. "This Sunday, we celebrate a new step…
OUT-YOU-GO: Niger’s junta orders police expel French ambassador, cancels diplomatic immunity
The Ministry also said the diplomatic cards and visas of the ambassador's families have been cancelled.
Tribunal upholds election of ex-Niger governor, Sani-Bello
By Rita Iliya The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Abubakar Sani-Bello as Senator, representing Niger…
Defiant Niger junta says country will overcome ECOWAS sanctions
ECOWAS imposed lots of sanctions on Niger after the military struck recently, overthrowing the elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum.
Ousted Niger leader Bazoum, family detained under inhumane conditions
The PNDS-Tarayya in a statement said the deposed first family has no access to running water, electricity, fresh goods or…
Niger coup: West African leaders meet as junta warns against intervention
“We want to once more remind ECOWAS or any other adventurer, of our firm determination to defend our homeland,” he…
Tinubu to host ECOWAS special meeting on Niger coup
Soldiers in the West African country of Niger had announced a coup on national TV on Wednesday and had dissolved…
African Union kicks against coup attempt in Niger
Niger has experienced four coups since it gained independence from France in 1960.