Tag: Niger
the African Union considers “inadmissible” the conditions of detention of President Mohamed Bazoum
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission expressed on August 11, 2023 “ his deep concerns ” concerning ” the deterioration of the conditions of detention ” of the Nigerian…
Putsch in Niger: the very contrasting reactions of Nigeriens to the latest announcements from ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ordered on August 10, 2023 the deployment of a “standby force” to restore constitutional order in Niger, a country where a coup…
Niger: Paris’ support for ECOWAS on the military option
Is Niger in the process of tipping over? The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday ordered the deployment of a “standby force” to restore constitutional order in…
Omega radio suspended after an interview with opponents of the Nigerien putschists
The Burkinabé government has suspended the broadcast of Omega radio programs until further notice. This suspension is due to the broadcasting of an interview with Ousmane Abdoul Moumouni, the spokesperson…
New information on Niger: Immediate military action
The West African Cooperation Organization Ecowas has threatened military intervention following the July 26 coup in which a junta took power after toppling the popularly elected government. The deadline for…
Crisis in Niger: ECOWAS activates its standby force but continues to seek a peaceful resolution
Gathered in Abuja, the Heads of State of ECOWAS decided to activate and deploy the “standby force” of the West African community for the restoration of constitutional order in Niger.…
Last minute: Niger move from ECOWAS! ‘Get ready’ call
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying the ECOWAS Provident Forces to establish constitutional order in Niger. The ECOWAS Summit, which was held in Abuja, the capital…
Niger: ECOWAS orders the deployment of its force to restore constitutional order
The leaders of the West African countries (ECOWAS), opposed to the coup, ordered this Thursday, August 10 the deployment of a military force to restore constitutional order in Niger. It…
Niger: the country has a new government, the putschists assign themselves six ministries
The junta that took power two weeks ago appointed a new team last night. Twenty ministers, including four women, who will be under the leadership of Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine,…
stopping the construction of the Kandadji hydroelectric dam
This is a new consequence of the economic sanctions that hit Niger. The construction of the Kandadji hydroelectric dam, in the so-called “Three Borders” area, has been put on hold.…