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March 18
Niger: U.S. Holds Out Hope for Partnership With Niger
The United States is not ruling out a continued military presence in Niger, despite a statement by the country's ruling military junta that it was ending an agreement allowing for… Read more »
Niger: Regional Analysts Concerned Over Niger's Future Military Cooperation With U.S.
Analysts in West Africa are raising concerns about U.S. military operations across the Sahel after Niger ended military cooperation with the United States on Saturday. The U.S has… Read more »
February 09
West Africa: Ecowas Ends Closed Session on Members' Exit
Officials from countries of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS met in Nigeria's capital Thursday to discuss the exit of three members, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, who… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Break From Ecowas
The West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced Sunday they are leaving regional bloc ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, that has been… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Niger: French Departure From Niger Underscores Fading Influence
France closes 2023 with a diminished presence in Africa's restive Sahel region, after withdrawing troops from three once-staunch allied countries collectively fighting an Islamist… Read more »
December 14, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Tries Negotiations With Niger's Coup Leaders but Analysts Skeptical
The West African bloc ECOWAS is seeking to hold talks with Niger's military government and chart a course forward following the country's July coup that ousted President Mohamed… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Niger: U.S. Officially Designates Military Takeover As Coup
The United States has officially designated the July military takeover in Niger as a coup, a decision that limits U.S. military aid and coordination with a country the Pentagon has… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Niger: U.S. Drone Flights Limited Since Niger Coup
Two U.S. officials have told VOA that military drone flights from bases in Niger have been "limited" since the July coup, a restriction experts believe is likely hindering the… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Niger: Niger Political Crisis Risks Humanitarian Crisis
With no political solution in sight, the United Nations refugee agency warns that Niger's political crisis could rapidly deteriorate into a humanitarian crisis as attacks by… Read more »
August 25, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Concerned Message On Niger Being Misinterpreted
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS held a news conference Friday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, hours after coup leaders in Niger announced an alliance with neighboring Burkina… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Mali, Burkina Faso Pledge Assistance to Niger Junta
Niger's military junta announced Friday that Burkina Faso and Mali have pledged their support to the coup leaders, who took power in Niger last month, and offered military… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Niger: Situation Worsening As Food Prices Rise, Security Deteriorates - Analysts
Conditions for people in Niger are getting worse, as security appears to be deteriorating, according to regional experts who spoke with VOA. Prices of staple foods such as rice and… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Niger: U.S. Military Preparing for Worst-Case Scenario, Evacuation From Niger
Planning is underway for a possible U.S. military evacuation from Niger, even though a top U.S. general says any final decision is still "weeks away." Read more »
August 16, 2023
Niger: 17 Soldiers Killed in Ambush - Defence Ministry
Niger's defense ministry said late Tuesday an attack by suspected jihadists in the western part of the country killed 17 Nigerien soldiers. Read more »
August 15, 2023
West Africa: West African Bloc Critical of Plan to Prosecute Ousted Nigerien President
Officials of the West African bloc ECOWAS say they are "stupefied" by the charge of high treason that Niger's military rulers have leveled against Niger's ousted president, Mohamed… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Niger: Nigerian Delegation Meets With Niger's Junta As Military Intervention Looms
A delegation of religious leaders from Nigeria arrived Saturday in Niger and met with members of the military junta who took control of the country last month. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Defies Ecowas and International Community Pressure
It's been three days since coup leaders in Niger ignored a deadline by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to return Niger to civilian rule or face serious repercussions,… Read more »
Niger: Former Rebel Leader Launches Group to Oppose Junta
A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the military junta that seized power two weeks ago -- the first sign of organized resistance to army… Read more »
August 08, 2023
West Africa: Senior U.S. Diplomat Visits Niger for Talks With Country's Military Leaders
A top U.S diplomatic official has visited Niger to urge the nation's new military rulers to restore the West African nation's democratically elected president to power. Read more »
August 07, 2023
West Africa: Nigerian Businesses Say ECOWAS Niger Sanctions Affecting Livelihoods
Nigerians in the border regions with Niger are calling on West African bloc ECOWAS to rethink sanctions on the country following last month's coup. Residents say the closure of… Read more »
Niger: Attacks, Threats Directed At Media Covering Niger Coup
In the days since the coup in Niger that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, journalists have faced threats or attacks, and access to broadcasts from two French outlets has been cut. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS to Meet On Niger After Junta Defies Deadline
West African leaders say they will meet on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Niger after the country's military rulers defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president or face a… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup Supporters Protest Sanctions As Neighbors Debate Intervention
As West African states consider intervening in Niger to restore democracy one week after a military coup, hundreds of supporters of Niger's junta gathered in the capital Niamey on… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Niger: Washington Closely Watching Niger After Coup
The White House says it's closely watching a coup in Niger, as the U.S. Embassy prepares to evacuate some staff from the West African nation. With the coup plotters staring down a… Read more »
Niger: U.S. Joins France, Italy in Evacuating Citizens From Niger
Military chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived Wednesday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, for two days of meetings to discuss last week's coup… Read more »
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