Tag: Niger
General Tiani attacks France, accusing it of wanting to “destabilize” the country
On the occasion of the anniversary of Niger’s accession to independence, Saturday August 3, Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tiani, president of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland, the…
Six civilians killed in drone strikes in Tinzaouatène after army setback in the region
At least six civilians were killed on Tuesday, July 30, by drone strikes on the Malian town of Tinzaouatène, located near the Algerian border in the north of the country.…
discussions on a joint parliament project for the three states of the Sahel Alliance
Last Thursday, July 25, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, head of the junta in Burkina Faso, received in audience Colonel Malick Diaw, president of the National Council of the Malian Transition. The…
One year after the coup, deterioration of internal security and human rights
In Niger, several days of celebrations are planned starting this Friday to mark the CNSP’s seizure of power. That was exactly one year ago. On July 26, 2023, soldiers overthrew…
Faced with violence, thousands of people take refuge in Niger
The recent deterioration of the security situation in Burkina has forced tens of thousands of people to seek refuge in Niger. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is…
One year after the coup, General Tiani takes stock
It was exactly one year ago this Friday, July 26, that the military junta of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP) took power in Niger, with…
Olympic Solidarity Athletes Qualify for 2024 Olympics
Initially, there were 12 athletes on Olympic Solidarity scholarships. Five of them, from Niger, Congo, Guinea-Bissau and Tanzania, finally qualified for the Paris Olympic Games. For two years, this unique…
In Mali, political figures react to the creation of the Confederation of Sahel States
The Confederation Alliance of Sahel States was officially launched on Saturday, July 6. Meeting at a summit, the transitional presidents of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goïta, of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim…
The departure of American soldiers from the Niamey base is complete
There are no more American soldiers on the Niamey base in Niger. A first contingent of American soldiers in the Sahelian country has left. There are only 200 left on…
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso… These Sahel States are uniting in a confederation – L’Express
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have ratified their alliance within a “confederation”. The announcement was made during their first summit, organized on Saturday, July 6 as a challenge, on the…