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Coup in Niger: France asks Niamey to ensure the security of its embassy
France has asked “the Nigerien security forces to take the necessary measures to ensure that the security of foreign diplomatic premises in Niamey, particularly those of France, will be fully…
causes and consequences of the coup
At a time when France is urgently repatriating its nationals, can it leave Niger to deal with two major problems on its own: terrorism, which is ravaging the region, and…
Coup d’etat in Niger, Russia-Africa summit… The discreet return of Evgueni Prigojine
“The purpose of the march was not to allow the destruction of the Wagner group”. It was with these words that Yevgueni Prigojine had justified, on June 26, the mutiny…
Coup May Extend Dependence on Russian Uranium
previous full screen Next Demonstrators with Russian flags during a march in Niger’s capital Niamey in support of the coup plotters who seized power in the country last week. 1…
Seven reasons why Niger’s coup is unnerving the West – one of them is Russia
Leader of the Russian mercenary army Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin welcomed last week’s coup in Niger. He said his troops were ready to “restore order to the country”. For money, of…
Coup d’etat in Niger: France prepares the evacuation of its nationals
The French in Niger were warned this Tuesday, August 1, by a message from the French Embassy in Niamey that an “air evacuation operation is being prepared” and “will take…
Africa correspondent on the coup in Niger: “Very good for Wagner”
The outside world has reacted strongly to the coup d’état in Niger last week. The protest was organized by the military leadership that recently took power. For the Russian Wagner…
Coup in Niger: putschists accuse France of wanting to “intervene militarily”
The Nigerien soldiers who overthrew elected President Mohamed Bazoum accused France of wanting to “intervene militarily” to restore him to office, said a press release Monday (July 31) on national…
Coup d’état in Niger: President Bazoum’s cabinet assures that “negotiations are still in progress”
In Niger, General Tchiani presented himself, Friday, July 28, as the new strong man of the country. The former head of the presidential guard has claimed the presidency of the…
Top diplomat on Niger coup: Russia behind it
Waving Russian flags: A huge blow to the US The popularly elected president was ousted in a swift military coup on Wednesday. Niger is a key ally of the United…