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August 04, 2023
Niger: France Rejects Niger Junta's Move to Scrap Bilateral Military Pacts
France on Friday rejected a move by Niger's junta to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying only the west African country's "legitimate" leadership was entitled to do so. Meanwhile… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Accuses France of Plotting to 'Intervene Militarily'
Niger's military junta has accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to return deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power as tensions mount with the country's former… Read more »
Niger: 'Outside Interests' Driving Anti-France Protests in Niger, Says Deposed PM
Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who was removed as prime minister of Niger when military officers seized power last week, told RFI and France 24 that external forces are seeking to stir up… Read more »
July 30, 2023
West Africa: West African Leaders Threaten Intervention in Niger After Military Coup
West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger's military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within… Read more »
Niger: France Condemns Anti-French Protests Following Coup
France has condemned violence against its diplomatic mission in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attack on its nationals or interests, as anti-French protests took place… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Why the Start of a Coup in Niger Could Have France Worried
Paris says it's concerned by the military coup in Niger - its only remaining ally in the Sahel region. While a political vacuum could be dangerous, any potential impact on France's… Read more »
Niger: Niger Soldiers Declare Coup, Overthrow Govt After Holding President
Members of Niger's military say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power and overthrown his government in an apparent coup attempt. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Niger: French Uranium Mine Leaves 20 Million Tonnes of Radioactive Waste in Niger
Niger's northern town of Arlit has been left wallowing in 20 million tonnes of radioactive waste after a uranium mine run by French company Orano (formerly Areva) closed down.… Read more »
November 19, 2022
West Africa: French-Speaking Countries Begin Tunisia Summit Focused On Economy
The world's French-speaking countries gathered in Tunisia on Saturday for talks focused on economic cooperation, more than a year after President Kais Saied began an… Read more »
September 16, 2022
Niger: Suspected Boko Haram Jihadists Killed By Niger Military
Seven suspected "terrorists" have been reported killed and some 30 alleged accomplices of the Boko Haram jihadist group arrested over the past two weeks in south-eastern Niger. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Algeria: Migrants Deported From Algeria 'Dumped in Northern Niger'
Local authorities in Agadez, Niger, say that more than 800 people, including children, were expelled from Algeria - many of whom are from Niger. Read more »
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