Tag: Niger
demonstration in Agadez to demand “a rapid departure” of American troops
In Niger, a demonstration took place in Agadez, a northern city which houses the American base. Several hundred people are demanding the departure of American soldiers, at the call of…
Russian instructors and military equipment arrive in Niger, a first
According to a revelation from Niger state television, Russian instructors and military equipment arrived in the country on Wednesday April 10. This is the first delivery of Russian military equipment…
the authorities decree the dissolution of the councils of local authorities
In Niger, the ruling National Council for the Protection of the Homeland (CNSP) dissolved the councils of local authorities by order of General Tiani, the country’s strongman, on April 4,…
Niger remains a territory difficult to access for French people wishing to go there
For several weeks, French people who wish to go to Niger have faced difficulties in returning to the territory. Information confirmed to RFI by several sources. Already at the beginning…
Pending the withdrawal of the Americans, the Nigerien authorities continue their rapprochement with Moscow
The National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland (CNSP), which this month denounced the military agreements between Niger and the United States, is awaiting the timetable for the Americans’…
the country reopens its border with Nigeria
Niger reopened its doors to Nigeria on the night of Thursday March 21 to Friday March 22, 2024. The land border between the two countries was closed following the coup…
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…