July 31, 2023
Niger: Germany Suspends Cooperation With Niger After Coup
Germany has said it is putting financial and development aid to Niger on hold following last week's coup. However, officials added that evacuation of German citizens or soldiers is… Read more »
August 02, 2023
West Africa: Niger Neighbors - Military Intervention Is Our 'Last Resort'
Representatives from the ECOWAS bloc have gone to Niger to open negotiations with the military junta. At the same time, defense ministers said that while military intervention was… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Niger: Coup - First Evacuation Flights Land in Europe
France and Italy are evacuating hundreds of their citizens from Niger amid ongoing unrest following last week's coup. Forty Germans have also left Niger so far on flights organized… Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup - France Says Evacuation Flights Underway
France began evacuating hundreds of French and European citizens from Niger amid ongoing unrest following last week's coup. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup - West African Leaders Suspend Ties With Junta
The Nigerien junta has warned its West African neighbors from carrying out a military intervention in the country. Meanwhile, coup supporters attacked the French Embassy amid… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Niger: What Are the Niger Coup Leaders' Intentions?
After two days of uncertainty, the leaders of the coup have chosen General Omar Tchiani to be Niger's new strongman. However, their plans for the country remain unclear. Read more »
Niger: Europe Rejects Coup Leaders, Cuts Aid
The European Union said it was suspending all aid to Niger with immediate effect after General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the leader of the country in a coup. The bloc… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup Not 'Final,' Says France As Army Backs Putsch
The situation in Niger remains tense after the army chief threw his support behind the coup attempt. Niger's Interior Ministry has also banned protests amid unrest and vandalism in… Read more »
July 27, 2023
West Africa: Niger - The Sahel's Last Bastion of Stability At Risk
Niger had long been considered an anchor of stability in the region. But the attempted coup in the Sahel country could shatter this picture. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Niger: Niger Military Backs Call to Remove President Bazoum
A group of soldiers in Niger said that President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power. Niger's army command has publicly backed the coup and railed against foreign military… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Niger Coup Bid - What We Know So Far - July 27, 2023
Niger has been rocked by what could be its fifth coup since it gained independence from France in 1960. But detained President Mohamed Bazoum has remained defiant. Here's what you… Read more »
Niger: Soldiers Claim to Have Overthrown President Bazoum
A group of soldiers in Niger said that President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power. They also said the nation's borders are closed and a curfew has been imposed "until… Read more »
April 12, 2023
West Africa: German Ministers Visit Niger, Mali As Military Focus Changes
Germany's defense and development ministers are in the Sahel region to assess the security situation. Their visit comes as Germany plans to withdraw peacekeeping troops from Mali… Read more »
March 17, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Announces Aid for Sahel Amid Russia Expansion
Niger, one of the world's poorest nations, has resisted a recent spate of coups and inroads by Russian mercenaries seen in neighboring countries and is set to benefit from millions… Read more »
December 10, 2022
West Africa: German Hostage Held in Sahel Since 2018 Freed
Jörg Lange was kidnapped by jihadis in Niger more than 4 1/2 years ago and was reportedly sold to the so-called Islamic State armed group. The 63-year-old engineer is said to… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Niger: German Chancellor Considers Extension of Military Mission
On a visit to Niger, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz described the Bundeswehr's training mission in the West African nation as a success. He also called for a follow-up project. Read more »
May 11, 2022
West Africa: Germany Shifts Focus of Military Missions in Mali, Niger
Germany is set to draw down its EU deployment in Mali and increase its UN deployment. France is withdrawing from Mali amid friction with the military junta there. Read more »