Tag: Niger
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Military Leaders Sign New Pact, Rebuff ECOWAS
In a significant move aimed at bolstering regional security, military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have…
ECOWAS formally suspends Niger’s membership
The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally suspended Niger's membership in the regional bloc…
France to withdraw ambassador and troops from Niger after coup: Macron
France has announced that it will end its diplomatic and military presence in Niger, following the coup that…
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso form new security alliance in the Sahel
Three West African countries in the Sahel region, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, have signed a mutual defense…
Macron says France’s Niger ambassador a ‘hostage’ in embassy
French President Emmanuel Macron has accused the military junta that seized power in Niger of holding France’s ambassador…
Niger accuses France of preparing for military intervention
Niger’s military regime, which seized power in a coup in July, has accused France of deploying forces in…
France in Talks with Niger for Partial Withdrawal of Troops
France is in talks with Niger’s military about the partial withdrawal of its troops from the West African…
Niger coup supporters demand France to withdraw its troops and ambassador
Thousands of people supporting the new military rulers of Niger rallied near a French military base in the…
Niger’s military on high alert put more pressure on French Envoy to leave
Niger’s military on high alert has ordered the French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours, escalating…
Niger: Pro-coup protesters rally near French base amid regional pressure
NIAMEY, Niger - Thousands of supporters of Niger’s coup leaders gathered on Friday near a French military base…
Niger’s military expels French ambassador amid rising tensions
Niger’s military which seized power in a coup on July 26, has ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to…
Algeria Rejects France’s Alleged Airspace Request for Niger Operation
Algeria has denied France’s request to use its airspace for a possible military intervention in Niger, where a…