Despite sanctions, Niger junta clings to power
The West-African country of Niger has been hit with new sanctions after the newly-formed military junta defies diplomatic efforts by other regional powers. The United...
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Niger’s ambassador: coup risks destabilizing the region
Niger's Ambassador to Washington warned on Thursday in an interview with Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the military council behind the coup must "return to reason,"...
EU militaries evacuate foreign nationals from Niger
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger’s capital to wait for French military evacuation flights Wednesday as defense officials of a regional bloc...
West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders
West African nations imposed sanctions and threatened force on Sunday if Niger's coup leaders fail to reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum within a week, while...
Niger sees thousands fleeing country in fear of jihadists attack
Nearly 11,000 people in jihadist-hit southwestern Niger have fled their homes this month, the United Nations and local authorities said Wednesday, 12 July 2023. “These...
Over 5000 Nigerians killed by Boko Haram in 30 months
According to a report by SBM Intelligence, no fewer than 5,873 Nigerians have lost their lives in the hands of the Boko Haram terrorists in...
ISWAP and Boko Haram in supremacy battle
A deadly clash between members of the Islamic States of West Africa (ISWAP) and Boko Haram fighters has left scores of terrorists killed in the...