Tag: Niger coup
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…