Tag: Niger
Niger: Harsh ultimatum from Ecowas
full screen A supporter of the coup plotters holds up a picture of the coup leader, army general Abdourahamane Tchiani, during the protests in Niamey. Photo: Sam Mednick/AP/TT West Africa’s…
Niger: Harsh ultimatum from Ecowas
At the same time, Ecowas announces that it is cutting off relations with Niger and targeting economic sanctions against the country. Ecowa’s announcement comes after a crisis meeting in Nigeria’s…
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…
In Nigeria, two summits to try to reframe Niamey
This Sunday in the Nigerian capital, two “special” summits are organized to discuss the situation in Niger. The Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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…
“He wanted power from the start”: in Niger, the security argument does not hold
After more than 48 hours of suspense, the man of the coup in Niger finally revealed his face on national television on Friday noon. Khaki fatigues, two stars on the…
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…
General Tchiani, Niger’s new strongman put to the test of power
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the presidential guard behind the fall of President Mohamed Bazoum, presented himself this Friday, July 28 as the new strongman of Niger. 6 mins From…
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…