Seven soldiers were killed Thursday, September 28 in western Niger during an attack by suspected jihadists, the result of a coup, military-designate Defense Minister and General Salifou Mody announced in…
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Why Algeria Wants to Prevent War in Niger
by Wunna Htunby Wunna HtunNiger’s July 26 military coup, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, has created a volatile situation. While France and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) threaten military action against the…
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France’s ambassador in Niger is being held hostage by the military junta, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. “In Niger, as I speak to you, we have an ambassador and diplomatic…
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Algeria’s FM Proposes Six-month Plan for Niger’s Transition to Democracy
Ahmed Attaf gave his suggested framework after a tour last week to three of Niger‘s neighbouring countries in the West African bloc ECOWAS, which has threatened to send a military force if…
