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ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force in Niger
World
August 11, 2023
ECOWAS orders ‘immediate activation’ of standby force in Niger
CNN — West African leaders on Thursday ramped up the rhetoric against Niger’s coup leaders, ordering the “activation” and the…
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
World
August 7, 2023
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Niger’s armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential…
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
World
August 7, 2023
As critical deadline for Niger’s military coup expires, the country’s airspace closes due to ‘threat of intervention’
CNN — Niger’s airspace closed on Sunday, the day imposed as a deadline by a group of African countries for…
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
World
August 6, 2023
France backs regional bid to oust coup leaders in Niger ahead of deadline
CNN — France said it backs efforts by members of an African regional bloc to thwart the coup in Niger,…
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
World
August 6, 2023
Niger’s coup leader faces a deadline to cede power. Will military action come next?
CNN — The leaders of a coup in Niger are digging in their heels as they face a looming deadline…
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
World
August 4, 2023
Niger’s ousted president warns of ‘devastating’ coup impact, growing Russian influence
CNN — Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said Thursday he is being held hostage by the country’s military as he warned…
Europeans evacuated from Niger as neighboring West African juntas warn against intervention
World
August 1, 2023
Europeans evacuated from Niger as neighboring West African juntas warn against intervention
CNN — France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Niger after a presidential coup plunged the West African nation…
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
World
July 31, 2023
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Tense and sometimes violent scenes played out in front of the French Embassy in Niger Sunday…
France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup
World
July 30, 2023
France and EU cut off financial support to Niger following military coup
CNN — France and the EU have cut off financial support to Niger after a coup toppled the West African…
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
World
July 29, 2023
Niger general appears on state TV as new leader following coup
CNN — A Niger general, Abdourahamane Tiani, appeared on state television as the country’s new leader following a military coup…