Tag: Niger
Niger also breaks its military cooperation with the United States – L’Express
After the French, the American military could in turn be expelled from Niger. The regime of generals in power in Niamey denounced this Saturday March 16 “with immediate effect” the…
After several days in Niamey, the American delegation leaves without having met General Tiani
Several American representatives were in Niger this week. The delegation was to stay there for two days to continue discussions with the new authorities in Niamey, almost eight months after…
a Nigerien customs delegation visited Benin
A visit by senior officials from Nigerien customs led a mission to Benin to discuss the major oil pipeline project linking the two countries. She notably visited the terminal station…
Niger keeps its border with Benin closed
ECOWAS sanctions against Niger were lifted last Saturday during the extraordinary summit of the sub-regional organization in Abuja, Nigeria. Sanctions which were taken in the wake of the July 26…
ECOWAS entrusts Benin, Sierra Leone and Togo with the Mohamed Bazoum file
In Niger, what future for former president Mohamed Bazoum? He remains detained by the junta since the July 2023 coup that toppled him. ECOWAS, during its summit this weekend, no…
Amputated by several limbs, ECOWAS must decide on several hot issues
The heads of state and government of the eleven non-suspended ECOWAS member countries are meeting for a new extraordinary summit in Abuja. Leaders will have a busy agenda on the…
the French ambassador implicates ex-president Mahamadou Issoufou in the coup, who reacts
The former president attacked Sylvain Itté in Niamey on Wednesday February 21 for his comments accusing him of being involved in the July 26 coup. During a closed-door hearing at…
AES ministers gathered in Ouagadougou to create a confederation
Several ministers from the three countries united within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) were in Ouagadougou this Thursday, February 15. A meeting a few weeks after Burkina Faso, Mali…
The Sahel, a security concern for Algeria
Faced with a loss of influence in the Sahel, Algeria feels openly challenged and threatened at its borders. According to Algiers, the military coups carried out in three countries in…
In Niger, are the French still welcome? – The Express
Will the French still be able to go to Niger? The question arises as several airlines serving Niamey have announced that they will no longer take French passengers to this…