News

Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defense to operate in Niger.
West African leaders meet about Niger coup as concerns mount over ousted president's health 03:30. Johannesburg — The leaders of a group of West African nations met Thursday for an emergency ...
Men in military fatigues claimed to have taken power in Niger after President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly seized by members of the presidential guard on Wednesday, sparking international ...
Niger’s coup, the latest addition to the “corridor of coups” shaping up across north-central Africa, is a dramatic setback for the millions of Nigeriens who voted for Mr. Bazoum in the 2021 ...
Niger's junta on Tuesday said that it was open to talks to resolve a regional crisis caused by last month's military coup, while Russia and the United States called for a peaceful resolution.
Niger is already hosting an estimated influx of 30,000 refugees from the conflict in Mali who would be likely to flee into Nigeria were violence to spread in Niger.