Tag: coup
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…
The leader of the coup announced on TV that he is the new leader of Niger – Wagner’s Prigozhin has offered his help to the hijackers
A group of soldiers seized power in the West African state of Niger this week. According to the UN, there are currently no signs of Wagner’s presence. In Niger, the…
Coup in Niger: Bazoum and the double-edged support of France
It is an understatement to say that the fall of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown by a putsch, is a blow for France. The Elysée considered him one of the…
Niger: General Tchiani, a discreet high-ranking officer at the head of the coup
It put an end to the suspense which hitherto surrounded President Mohamed Bazoum’s putsch. Abdourahamane Tchiani appeared on national television this Friday, July 28, in military fatigues, explaining that he…
Glez’s view of the coup in Niger
The army seizes power in Niamey. Officers announce the dismissal of President Mohamed Bazoum and the suspension of institutions. Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea… Niger is the 4th country in West…