Tag: Niger coup
Preventing military coups in Africa: Attention, Nigeria
By Tonnie Iredia Two recent military coups in neighbouring Niger and Gabon have heightened discussions in Nigeria about the possibility…
Thousands in Niger rally in support of Junta, want French troops withdrawn
Protesters gathered near a base housing French soldiers following a call by several civil organisations hostile to the French military…
Without France there’d be no Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger – President Macron
In the interview, Macron defended his administration’s policy in the Sahel as one of partnership rather than focusing on security.
Tinubu: I can’t give order to governors on distribution of palliatives
Tinubu said he cannot give order to the states as they are closer to the people.
Why Coup in Niger is a done deal
Surrounded by Mali and Burkina- both military governments; Chad, with a transitional military council headed by the son of late…
Niger: Why Tinubu, ECOWAS must avoid war path – PRP
By Naomi Sharang The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to use…
African Union suspends Niger, rejects engagements of private military companies
The decision to suspend Niger from AU membership was made by the Peace and Security Council of the AU Commission…
Pope Francis sues for peace in Niger
Pope Francis has urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability…
Beware the coup belt
By Femi Fani-Kayode Despite the hysteria about who has been made a Minister and who has not and the euphoria…
Coup: Nigeriens protest in Kano, urge reinstatement of President Bazoum
Mr Lawalli Mamman-Barma, leader of the protest urged the military junta to unconditionally release Bazoum, his family and all those…
Abdulsalami Abubakar leads ECOWAS delegation to Niamey amid reports of mutiny
According to a source close to ECOWAS, the Abubakar delegation wishes to transmit "a message of firmness" to the soldiers…
Niger Coup: Radio station organises unity lectures, concert in Kano
Musicians, who performed in Hausa at the event, included Adam Kirfi, Aminu Ala, Bashir Dandago and a Nigerien-born Singer, Fati…
Niger: WFP calls for free flow of aid amid ongoing crisis
Niger is also a critical supply chain route into neighboring countries which are also facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, WFP…
Stop that Senseless Niger Military Project
By Adama Gaye Everybody saw the coming disaster, but the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), whose top leaders,…
Niger Coup: On Russian mercenaries, NATO forces and looming proxy wars in ECOWAS
President Bola Tinubu, on behalf of ECOWAS, raised special envoys, comprising former Nigerian leader, General Abdulsalam Abubakar; the Sultan of…
Niger coup: Mali’s military leader confirms call with Putin
Putin “stressed the importance of a peaceful resolution of the situation for a more stable Sahel”
Re-Thinking African Cultural Renaissance Amidst Coups
By Richard Odusanya Blackmailing or desperately trying to arm-twist God is a defeatist mindset, programmed and susceptible to manipulation. ‘Man,…
Niger coup: ECOWAS military chiefs postpone meeting indefinitely
Chiefs of staff from member states of the West African bloc were set to attend the meeting in Accra, but…
Niger Republic: A word of caution to dogs of war
By Femi Fani-Kayode I am on record as saying that if Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali or ANY OTHER country, attacks…
Full text of Tinubu’s speech at ECOWAS summit on Niger coup
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government; Your Excellency, the President of the ECOWAS Commission; Your Excellency, President of the…
Niger: Ex-rebel Ag Boula launches anti-coup movement
While the extent of support for the CRR is unclear, Ag Boula’s statement would worry the coup leaders given his…
Niger coup plotters name new prime minister
Niger coup plotters have named former economy minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new prime minister. This comes…
Italy calls on ECOWAS to extend Niger ultimatum
Given its uranium and oil riches and its pivotal role in a war with Islamist militants, Niger holds importance for…
AANI cautions against military action in Niger
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has advised against military intervention in the Republic of…
Unraveling Niger’s Proxy War: The West vs. Russia
By Alanamu Muhammed Awwal The ongoing conflict in Niger has garnered international attention, with Nigeria and ECOWAS stepping up as…
Niger coup: Canada suspends direct budgetary support
Canada has suspended direct development assistance to the government of Niger in response to the attempted coup in the West…
Arewa forum warns against use of force in Niger
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has warned the Nigerian government and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led…
West African delegation arrives in Niger Republic
A delegation from the West African bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger for discussions in an attempt to resolve a situation…
Thousands show support for military coup as France completes evacuation in Niger
A statement issued on Thursday evening by France’s Foreign Ministry said it very firmly condemned the suspension of broadcasting.
Niger coup: West Africa defence chiefs begin meeting in Abuja
On Sunday leaders of the Economic Community of West African States slapped sanctions on Niger and warned they may use…