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September 09
Mali: Mali, Niger Scramble for International Aid to Deal With Dire Flooding
Mali has called on the international community for aid to deal with the fall-out of severe flooding which has hit the country in recent weeks. Over 40 people have died and… Read more »
August 30
Niger: Niger and Nigeria Renew Security Cooperation After Post-Coup Fallout
Nigeria and Niger have signed an agreement to enhance their security cooperation, despite lingering tensions between the neighbouring West African countries following Niger's coup… Read more »
August 06
Niger: U.S. Military Completes Withdrawal From Last Base in Niger
The US military has withdrawn its forces from its final base in Niger, the Pentagon has said. It comes more than a year after coup leaders in the country told them to leave. Read more »
July 29
Niger: French Nuclear Giant Slips Into the Red Following Niger-French Breakup
French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly… Read more »
June 25
Niger: Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
Niger has confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines has returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano. Read more »
June 21
Niger: France's Orano Loses Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine in Niger
Niger has removed the mining permit of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, highlighting tensions between… Read more »
May 19
Niger: Final Date for U.S. Troop Pullout From Niger Set for September 15 - Statement
The US troop withdrawal from Niger, at the demand of the West African nation's military rulers, has begun and will be over by September 15 "at the latest", a joint statement said… Read more »
May 03
West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information
In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international… Read more »
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
March 07
West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to Launch Anti-Jihadist Force
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle security threats across their territories. Read more »
February 08
West Africa: Mali, Niger and Burkina Say They Don't Feel Bound By One-Year Period to Leave Ecowas Ahead of Meeting
Mali reaffirmed its exit "without delay" from West African bloc Ecowas, saying it was not bound by the organisation's one-year timeframe for withdrawal. A few hours later, Burkina… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Niger: Niger Suspends Cooperation With International Francophone Body
Niger has suspended all cooperation with the international organisation of Francophone nations (OIF), its military leaders said, as it progressively severs ties with former… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Niger: France Closes Embassy in Niger
France announced the closure of its embassy in Niger after months of worsening relations between the two countries. Diplomatic sources told RFI that the French representation… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Niger: Niger Faces Multiple Crises Three Months After Military Coup
Three months after a military junta seized power in Niger, overthrowing democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the country remains increasingly isolated. Rights groups… Read more »
October 23, 2023
West Africa: Niger Open to Ecowas Support On Matters of Security, Minister Says
Niger wants to reopen dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the representative of the junta in power in Niamey told his neighbours at the Peace and… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Niger: U.S. Mulls Military Options As France Prepares Troop Withdrawal From Niger
The United States has said it will "evaluate" its next steps on the crisis in Niger after France announced a full troop withdrawal by the end of 2023, as demanded by the as… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Bans French Planes From Its Airspace
Niger, which reopened airspace at the start of September, says it welcomes all commercial flights except for French planes or flights chartered by French companies. Read more »
September 15, 2023
West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension
France's Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in… Read more »
September 13, 2023
West Africa: Niger Ends Military Deal With Benin Over Fears of Ecowas Intervention
Niger's junta has scrapped a military pact with Benin, accusing its neighbour of authorising the deployment of troops on its territory for a possible military intervention by the… Read more »
September 11, 2023
West Africa: Niger's Junta Finds Support in Mali and Russia, but France Stands Firm
The leaders of Russia and Mali have agreed the political crisis in Niger should be resolved using diplmoacy and not force. Meanwhile France has rejected accusations by Niger's coup… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Niger: Uncertainty for French Soldiers in Niger, Confined to Barracks After Coup
When a junta seized power in Niger on 26 July, joint military operations against jihadists between Niger and France were suspended. French troops, ordered to stay in their… Read more »
Niger: Towards a Partial Withdrawal of French Forces
French and Nigerien military officers are discussing a partial withdrawal of certain French military elements deployed in Niger. However, the bulk of French forces in the Sahel… Read more »
September 05, 2023
West Africa: Niger PM Looks to Mend Bridges With Ecowas, Promises 'Swift Withdrawal' of French Troops
Niger's military-appointed prime minister has said he sees hopes of a deal with the Economic Communuity of West African States (Ecowas) - that threatened to use force to restore… Read more »
August 25, 2023
West Africa: Should Niger's Coup Heighten Fears Over Terrorism in the Sahel?
Niger has been hit by multiple jihadist attacks since its president was overthrown last month, but observers caution against concluding that a long-running insurgency is shifting… Read more »
August 17, 2023
West Africa: West African Bloc Meets On Niger As AU Rebuffs Military Move
Defence leaders from West Africa's Ecowas bloc are meeting in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a potential military intervention in Niger, whose president was ousted in a coup. The… Read more »
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