Tag: Niger junta
‘Get out within 72 hours’, Niger junta orders UN official
Additionally, France's ambassador to Niger was instructed to leave the country after the coup that led to the removal of…
Nigerien junta cancels military pact with Benin
ECOWAS has not shared any details about possible deployments and Niger last week said talks with the bloc continued.
Macron: French ambassador to Niger not leaving despite junta’s ultimatum
France’s ambassador to Niger will stay put in the country despite an ultimatum from the junta to leave his post,…
Niger’s junta expels French ambassador Sylvain Itte
The letter dated Friday accused Itte of snubbing an invitation to a meeting and said the "actions of the French…
Just In: Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali form military pact
The Niger junta, which took power in a military coup on July 26, has created a military alliance with neighbouring…
Niger junta dares ECOWAS, announces 3-year transition programme
Tchiani warned ECOWAS against carrying out a military intervention in his country.
Niger junta vows to charge deposed President Bazoum with treason
According to a statement read out by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane on national television, Bazoum would be prosecuted "for high treason…
Tinubu sends Sheikh Bala Lau, Islamic leaders for meeting with Niger junta
Coup leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani and junta-appointed Prime Minister Ali Maham Lamine Zeine both met with the delegation, according to…
US vows to hold Niger junta accountable for Bazoum’s safety, backs ECOWAS
"ECOWAS, an organisation that brings together West African countries, is playing a key role in making clear the imperative of…
Niger Coup: ECOWAS orders immediate reactivation of standby force
The resolution partly reads: “Direct the committee of the Chief of Defence Staff to activate the ECOWAS standby force with…
Niger junta leader meets ex-emir Sanusi, after snubbing ECOWAS, AU
One of the sources said, “His Highness took the trip in his personal capacity but with the knowledge of President…