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Hundreds rally in Niger's capital to push for U.S. military departure: Hundreds took to the streets of Niger's capital on Saturday to demand the departure of U.S ...
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US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
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West Africa: Russia sends military trainers to Niger: Niger is increasingly turning its back on Europe and the USA. In contrast, the military government in ...
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US, Niger to discuss withdrawal of American troops: Pentagon: Officials to meet in Niger's capital Niamey for 'orderly and safe' withdrawal of US forces from ...
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Niger: After France, the military government now also throws the USA out the door
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Hunters in Niger lament loss of range to Islamist threat: Hunting for small game is a traditional pursuit across the vast sandy steppes in West Africa's Sahel ...
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Europe's failure in the Sahel: Finally out of France's shadow: The Sahel region snubs the West and turns to Russia. This is a foreign policy disaster for the ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to form joint force to fight jihadist insurgency | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/07/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-to-form-joint-force-to-fight-jihadist-insurgency/
Accusation of "destabilization": military searches EU mission in Niger and confiscates weapons
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The Cold War returns to the Sahel: The decision of Niger's ruling junta to demand the immediate withdrawal of US troops from the country marks the country's will ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/03/20/the-cold-war-returns-to-the-sahel_6637771_23.html
Niger isolated and suspicious despite end of sanctions: The political and economic standoff between Niamey and ECOWAS, which is demanding the release of deposed ...
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Move by three countries to quit ECOWAS elicits mixed reactions | Africanews: In the capital Niamey, the decision taken by the Heads of State of Mali ...
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Quick Glance: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Withdraw from ECOWAS
- The three nations announce their withdrawal from ECOWAS, citing the organization as a threat to member states.
- In a joint statement, they accuse ECOWAS of being influenced by foreign powers and betraying its founding principles.
- They accuse the regional body of not supporting their fight against terrorism and imposing illegitimate sanctions.
- ECOWAS states that it was not notified of the countries' decision to leave the bloc.
Salem Bazoum, the son of Niger's former president Mohamed Bazoum who was ousted in a coup last year, was provisionally released on Monday ... Show more
France closes embassy in Niger, marking a definitive split | Africanews: This marks the culmination of strained relations between France and Niger since the ...
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Niger and Russia: Dangerous development for Germany: The Sahel country Niger was once considered an anchor of stability in the region. The country now works ...
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Niger says all French troops will have left by December 22 | Africanews: All French soldiers deployed in Niger as part of the fight against jihadism will have ...
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Niger: U.S. Ready to Resume Cooperation with Conditions | Africanews: During her visit to Niamey since Tuesday, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for African ...
africanews.com/2023/12/14/niger-us-ready-to-resume-cooperation-with-conditions/
Niger ends 2 EU security missions | Africanews: The military regime resulting from the July coup in Niger announced Monday that it was ending two European Union ...
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Niger: "content" of transition "agreed" before ECOWAS opinion | Africanews
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France completes troop withdrawal from Niger, closes embassy: The withdrawal of troops was completed on Friday, in compliance with the orders from Niger's ...
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Quick Glance: French Troops' Departure from Niger
- French troops exit Niger for the third time in 18 months.
- End of over a decade of French operations against armed groups in the Sahel region.
- Niger army Lieutenant Salim Ibrahim announces the completion of the French forces' disengagement process in the Sahel.
- All three nations are combatting rebel violence that erupted in northern Mali in 2012 and later spread to Niger and Burkina Faso.
Mali: Niger's military leader makes first foreign visit to Bamako | Africanews: The head of the military regime in Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani ...
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Niger: NGOs call on ECOWAS to let in humanitarian aid | Africanews: On Tuesday, international NGOs working in Niger called on the Economic Community of West ...
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Minusma: UN peacekeeping mission in Mali officially ended after ten years: UN soldiers were supposed to ensure peace in Mali for ten years, and the Bundeswehr ...
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Four-day vaccination campaign against diphtheria in Niger: Niamey - A four-day vaccination campaign against diphtheria took place in Niger. The campaign ...
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Migration: Migrants in Niger: They wanted to go to Europe and are now stuck: In Germany, should benefits for asylum seekers be cut? also to stop migrants from ...
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Paid articlePaid French troops begin withdrawal from Niger: French military convoys have begun withdrawing from bases in southwest Niger, marking the start of a departure ...
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Quick Glance: French troops initiate withdrawal from Niger
- The French military has announced the departure of the initial troops from Niger.
- According to a French defense source, a first group of soldiers, prioritized for evacuation due to health or humanitarian reasons, has already flown out of Niger on Monday.
- Initially, French President Emmanuel Macron resisted the demands of Niger's coup leaders to withdraw his troops and ambassador from Niamey, arguing that only the ousted Bazoum had the authority to make such a request.
- However, in late September, he announced the return of both the ambassador and the troops after months of anti-French protests.
Niger: overthrown president Mohamed Bazoum is with his family and in good health | Africanews
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Breaking: France's ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, has left Niamey, the country's capital and is in a flight from Ndjamena to Paris ... Show more
Quick Glance: French Ambassador Leaves Niger as Relations Deteriorate Following Coup
- Confirmation of France's ambassador departing from Niger.
- French troops will also withdraw from the country.
- Departure comes after the military coup in July.
French Soldiers Begin Withdrawal from Niger as U.S. Labels Military Takeover a Coup
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Niger: French forces leave for Chad | Africanews: French soldiers left their bases in Niger on Tuesday in a first ground convoy under local escort ...
africanews.com/2023/10/11/niger-french-forces-leave-for-chad/
Niger junta says a dozen soldiers killed in militant attack: At least a dozen Niger soldiers were killed following an attack by hundreds of armed insurgents on ...
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Niger junta says French withdrawal will begin with 400 soldiers in southwest: Niger's junta said late on Thursday that 400 French soldiers based in the ...
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Quick Glance: French Army Begins Withdrawal from Niger
- The French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced that approximately 1,500 soldiers will be withdrawn starting this week and the withdrawal will be completed by the end of the year.
- The Niger coup leaders have been vehemently demanding this withdrawal since early August.
- The Niger authorities stated on Thursday that the French withdrawal should be carried out on their terms and in accordance with their interests.
- The coup leaders in Niamey specified that the 400 French soldiers in the west of the country should be the first to leave.
Pan-Africanist firebrand Kemi Seba rallied protesters outside a French military base in Niger’s capital Niamey amid calls for a rapid departure of French ... Show more
U.S. Senate Refuses to Withdraw American Troops From Niger: The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a bill on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that would have forced ...
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Niger: Niamey's residents react to news of French withdrawal | Africanews: French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that French troops in Niger will ...
africanews.com/2023/09/25/niger-niameys-residents-react-to-news-of-french-withdrawal/
France’s ambassador to Niger has left Niamey – report: France's ambassador to Niger left the capital Niamey early Wednesday, a French diplomatic source and ...
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US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in coming weeks, US officials say: The US could begin withdrawing troops from Niger in the coming weeks ...
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Niger strengthens positions on border with Benin | Africanews: Wednesday's (Sep. 13) deployment is the latest by Niger since the ECOWAS has agreed to activate a ...
africanews.com/2023/09/18/niger-strengthens-positions-on-border-with-benin/
Thousands rally in Niger to demand the withdrawal of French troops: Thousands rallied Saturday in Niger's capital Niamey to demand that former colonial ruler ...
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Quick Glance: Niger demands withdrawal of French troops
- A coalition of civil society groups calls for a three-day sit-in starting on Friday against the presence of French forces in Niger.
- The sit-in will begin on Saturday and continue until all French soldiers have departed, according to the organizers.
- Authorities have already given French envoy Sylvain Itté 48 hours to leave the country.
- After French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his support for ousted leader Mohamed Bazoum, Niger's new military rulers also accused France on Friday of "further blatant interference".
French-Beninese activist, Kemi Seba, speaks in front of thousands in Niger | Africanews
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Tens of thousands of coup supporters in #Niger have gathered around the French military base near #Niamey . They are demanding that the French soldiers in ... Show more #Gabon
First French troops depart Niger as military junta beds in: Anti-French protests outside embassy compound in Niamey marked a new hostility towards Paris's ...
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Niger denounces military cooperation agreement with Benin | Africanews: The military in power in Niger said Tuesday evening that they had denounced a military ...
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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey: France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Shows Strength against Niger Coup Leaders
- France's President will not recognize the Niger coup leaders.
- France remains uncompromising towards the military rulers in Niger.
- Macron reaffirms his country's offensive foreign policy.
- The French ambassador remains in Niger despite an ultimatum.
US cuts aid to Niger as France starts troop pullout: Around 1,000 French troops were stationed in Niamey.
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First French troops withdraw from Niger as military junta takes root: Anti-French protests in front of the embassy in Niamey reflected a new hostility towards ...
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Crowds camp in front of Niger French army base to press for troop departure: Hundreds of protesters have been camping outside a French military base in Niger's ...
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France to begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week: France's Armed Forces Ministry says the 1,500 French troops stationed in Niger will start withdrawing ...
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Quick Glance: Deadliest Raid Since Coup: Jihadists Kill Dozens of Soldiers in Niger
- Niger special forces secure the area of Iferouane on December 2, 2022.
- The soldiers were killed by hundreds of jihadists using improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles, according to the defence ministry.
- In the counter-offensive near the border with Mali, 'several dozen terrorists' were also killed.
- The coup leaders claimed overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum's government due to the deteriorating security situation.
Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years: Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign ...
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Quick Glance: ECOWAS sets 'D-day' for Niger military intervention
- The West African bloc agrees to activate standby force if diplomatic efforts fail after coup in Niger.
- West Africa’s main bloc has agreed on a 'D-day' for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger after the coup.
- Defence chiefs fine-tune details of potential military operation to restore President Bazoum if negotiations fail.
- Approval by parliaments and legislative bodies of participating West African states is required for any potential military action.
French troops begin withdrawal from coup-hit Niger: The French army said Tuesday it had begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the ...
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French President Emmanuel Macron said France's ambassador to Niger will stay in the country despite pressure to leave from leaders of a recent coup. Earlier ... Show more #niger #frenchembassy #militaryjunta #niamey #nigercoup #palkisharma #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #worldnews
Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador: Niger's ruling junta has ordered police to expel France's ambassador, a move marking a further downturn in ...
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Quick Glance: Niger Junta revokes French ambassador's diplomatic immunity, orders expulsion
- Niger's military junta has revoked the diplomatic immunity of France's ambassador and ordered his expulsion.
- The French government has stated that the junta has no authority to expel the French ambassador.
- The mutinous soldiers who ousted Niger's president more than a month ago gave French Ambassador Sylvain Itte 48 hours to leave the country last week.
- French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that the ambassador would remain in the country despite pressure from the junta.
Niger: return to Niamey of Hama Amadou, fierce opponent of Bazoum | Africanews: Former Prime Minister Hama Amadou, a fierce opponent of President Mohamed Bazoum ...
africanews.com/2023/09/13/niger-return-to-niamey-of-hama-amadou-fierce-opponent-of-bazoum/
Terror attacks in Niger: At least 29 soldiers killed: Niger's coup plotters had promised security. Now there has been a second terrorist attack on the military ...
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US says it has 'direct contact' with Niger's coup leaders but the conversations are 'difficult'
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Quick Glance: Is a new regional war looming in Niger?
- ECOWAS threatens the Niger coup plotters with violence.
- Military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso perceive an intervention in Niger as a declaration of war.
- Attempts to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum have failed.
- Experts caution against a risky military intervention in Niger.
Thousands of Niger junta supporters overwhelm call for civilian volunteers: Supporters of Niger's junta were forced on Saturday to halt a census of people ...
reuters.com/world/africa/thousands-niger-junta-supporters-overwhelm-call-civilian-volunteers-2023-08-19/
Niger journalist: I lie awake at night fearing they will arrest me: Daily life since the coup is a struggle, says a BBC journalist whose identity we are ...
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Niger’s population struggles with daily life after coup: Electricity cuts, food price hikes and border closures are hitting hard in the already impoverished ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/27/niger-coup-ecowas-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Mass Rally in Niger After French Ambassador Ordered to Leave
- Tens of thousands show support for the coup in Niamey.
- New military rulers give France's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country.
- The fight will only end when there are no more French soldiers in Niger.
- Saturday's rally was the latest in a series of demonstrations supporting the coup leaders.
Coup in Niger: What young people say about it: Three young people from Niger talk about how they experienced the coup and what they want for the future of their ...
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US repositions troops in Niger: The news agency, a military official said troops will move from Air Base 101 near Niamey, Niger’s capital ...
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The African Union suspends Niger until 'the effective restoration of constitutional order'
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African Union suspends Niger over coup, prepares sanctions: The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from all its activities following the military coup there ...
reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-suspends-niger-all-its-activities-following-coup-2023-08-22/
Quick Glance: African Union suspends Niger following military coup
- The African Union has suspended Niger until the restoration of civilian rule in the country.
- The AU will assess the implications of any armed intervention in the troubled Sahel nation.
- The Peace and Security Council requests the AU Commission to evaluate the economic, social, and security implications of deploying a standby force in Niger and report back to the Council.
- The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has threatened to use force to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum.
After coup in Niger, junta reportedly plans to hold on to power for three years at most
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Hundreds of protesters gathered at the French military base in Niamey, threatening to storm the facility if troops don't depart Niger within a week reut.rs/3qNw7tf
Niger: Germany, US watch and wait as France pulls troops out: The German and US defense ministers have said they see no immediate need to leave Niger ...
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Niger: Ecowas divided over response to coup.: The West African Economic Community still can't bring itself to agree on military intervention ...
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Nigeriens call for mass recruitment of volunteers as the junta faces possible regional invasion
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Quick Glance: Niger Coup: Ex-President Bazoum to Face Charges of High Treason
- Bazoum to be charged with high treason and undermining Niger's internal and external security.
- Ecowas shocked by the junta's intention to prosecute him.
- Bazoum in good spirits despite difficult conditions of detention.
- Ecowas imposes sanctions on the junta, including cutting off Niger's electricity.
Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force: People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
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The United States is shifting some of its troops from a base in Niamey, the capital city of Niger to another place in the Agadez area, said the Pentagon
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Niger: Life goes on in Niamey, despite tense atmosphere and fear of intervention: Though their ultimatum expired on Sunday, neighboring countries have not yet ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2023/08/07/niger-life-goes-on-in-niamey-despite-tense-atmosphere-and-fear-of-intervention_6083241_124.html
Paid articlePaid Protesters take to streets in Niger demanding withdrawal of French troops: Protesters take to streets in Niger demanding withdrawal of French troops
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Nigers PM expresses hope for agreement with ECOWAS: Nigers PM expresses hope for agreement with ECOWAS
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Some Niger artists voice support for new military rulers: Paintings of Niger's coup leader, national flags and symbols of unity have appeared in the capital ...
reuters.com/world/africa/some-niger-artists-voice-support-new-military-rulers-2023-08-18/
Europeans start Niger evacuation amid coup as U.S. urges diplomacy: The White House, while urging Americans in Niger to avoid ‘unnecessary movements ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/08/01/niger-coup-evacuations/
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