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Niger Crisis - Algeria on Diplomatic Trip to Ecowas Countries

Algeria has sent its foreign minister, Ahmed Attaf, on a mediation tour to Nigeria, Benin and Ghana, in an effort to end the crisis in the Republic of Niger, Vanguard reports.

Algeria said it sent Attaf to the three ECOWAS countries as mandated by the North African country's President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

The African Union has suspended the membership of Niger a month after the coup by what they called a "faction of military officers". The body's Peace and Security Council (PSC) once again condemned the coup, and welcomed the actions taken by Ecowas since the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum.

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the Niger junta, said in a televised broadcast on Saturday night (August 19, 2023) that the army would hand over power to the civilian government within the next three years.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) however, rejected this transition plan.

Voice of America is quoting local analysts as saying that conditions for people in Niger are getting worse, as security appears to be deteriorating. Prices of staple foods such as rice and cooking oil have increased, while the country has endured more violence in the past three weeks than it had since the beginning of the year.

Algeria: Algeria Begins Mediation With Nigeria, Others Over Niger Crisis

Vanguard, 23 August 2023

Algeria has sent its foreign minister, Ahmed Attaf, on a mediation tour to Nigeria, Benin and Ghana, in an effort to end the crisis with the Republic of Niger. Read more »
Niger: Situation Worsening As Food Prices Rise, Security Deteriorates - Analysts

VOA, 24 August 2023

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 »
Niger: AU Suspends Niger After Coup

allAfrica, 22 August 2023

The African Union has suspended the membership of Niger a month after the coup by what they called a "faction of military officers". The body's Peace and Security Council (PSC)… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Sanctions on Niger Hit Border Towns

DW, 22 August 2023

ECOWAS sanctions on Niger appear to be a double-edged sword. Many Nigerians living near the border with Niger say the economic and humanitarian impacts are enormous. Read more »
West Africa: Stop That Senseless Niger Military Project

This Day, 16 August 2023

Everybody saw the coming disaster but the Economic community of West African States (Ecowas) whose top leaders, the Heads of State and Governments of its Member States, excepted… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS - in Need of Help in Niger?

Premium Times, 23 August 2023

An ECOWAS backed by regional allies, the AU, or the UN would have a better chance of restoring democracy in Niger than doing it alone. Read more »
West Africa: Good Morning Mr President - Be Cautioned With Niger! Advice to New Lands Minister

The Point, 21 August 2023

Mr President, the issue of Niger is getting more controversial by the day as regional bodies and individuals are divided over the matter. Read more »
Niger: 'Niger Is a Mirror of the International Community'

Agenzia Fides, 21 August 2023

"Even a military coup still in progress can highlight, as in a mirror, the roles and characters of the drama taking place in Niamey and elsewhere", writes to Fides Fr. Mauro… Read more »
Africa: Russian Mercenary Boss Posts Video, Location Hints at Africa

allAfrica, 22 August 2023

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group, made a rare video appearance released on Telegram channels linked to the private military company, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Niger: ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta's Transition Plan

Daily Trust, 20 August 2023

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected Niger junta's three-year power transition plan. Read more »
West Africa: Fear and Frustration On Nigeria's Border With Niger, Closed Over Coup

RFI, 21 August 2023

Trade between Niger and its neighbours in West Africa has been frozen since regional bloc Ecowas imposed sanctions on the landlocked country when military officers overthrew the… Read more »
Niger: U.S. Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon Arrives in Niger

State Department, 19 August 2023

At the direction of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon has traveled to Niamey to lead our diplomatic mission in Niger and bolster efforts to help… Read more »
Niger: Border Communities Confront New Realities After Coup

Leadership, 19 August 2023

Most Nigeria-Niger Republic border communities are currently gripped by an atmosphere of likely hostility and uncertainty, following the ultimatum given to the military junta in… Read more »
Sudan: Children At Deadly Risk of Measles and Malnutrition After Fleeing Conflict in Sudan

MSF, 17 August 2023

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are recording a concerning rise in measles and malnutrition cases in our facilities in South Sudan, particularly amongst… Read more »
Niger: U.S. Military Preparing for Worst-Case Scenario, Evacuation From Niger

VOA, 18 August 2023

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 »
Africa: Civilian Support for Military Coups Is Rising in Parts of Africa - Why the Reasons Matter

The Conversation Africa, 20 August 2023

On the night of 13 January 1963, Togo's President Sylvanus Olympio was shot dead by rebels in the first military coup staged in Africa. A long list, as shown below, was to come.… Read more »