The deadline set by the West African bloc ECOWAS for the coup leaders in Niger to restore civilian government expires on Sunday. ECOWAS prefers a diplomatic solution but has a military inter… Read More
Niger's new military leaders have refused to step down despite external pressure and the threat of foreign military intervention. The leaders claim they ousted the president to fight insurge… Read More
President Bola Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, may hold a second meeting with ECOWAS leaders in the coming days.
This comes after the one-week dea… Read More
The military coup leaders in Niger have closed the country's airspace after rejecting an ultimatum from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate the democratically… Read More
The Malian army has announced the dispatch of a joint official delegation to Niger in solidarity with the country, which recently experienced a military coup. The delegation, led by Malian M… Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary summit on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Niger, after the military rulers ignored the bloc's ultimatum to… Read More
The United States of America says it may be forced to use brute force and violent means to oust the military junta in Niger Republic.
The US acting Deputy Secretary, Victoria Nuland, in a sp… Read More
The 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, met with the military junta in Niamey in what looks to be a bold attempt to appease the coup leaders in the Niger Republic.
Despite not receiving… Read More
A delegation from Niger's junta visited Guinea to seek reinforced support from the Guinean military authorities, as Niger's military regime faces the threat of West African intervention. Gen… Read More
Truck drivers bound for Niger are stranded in the border town of Malanville, Benin, following the recent coup in Niger. Benin has closed its border with Niger in accordance with a decision m… Read More
Femi Fani-Kayode, the former Director of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council’s New Media Sub-committee, has reacted after the military junta in the Republic of… Read More
Opposition lawmakers in Ghana are warning President Nana Akufo-Addo against deploying Ghanaian soldiers to Niger as part of an Ecowas initiative to restore constitutional order in the countr… Read More
The US has expressed concern over Niger's military rulers' threat to charge detained President Mohamed Bazoum, stating that it would worsen tensions and hinder a peaceful resolution. The Sta… Read More
Religious and political leaders in northern Nigeria are actively working to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Niger and prevent a potential military intervention by ECOWAS. Despite… Read More
Tension is rising between Niger and Côte d'Ivoire after the Nigerien military authorities recalled their envoy in Abidjan. This action was taken in response to remarks made by Ivorian… Read More
The chiefs of staff of ECOWAS will meet in Ghana on Thursday and Friday to discuss the possible military intervention in Niger. The meeting was postponed but will now take place a week after… Read More
Residents of Niger's capital, Niamey, are calling for the mass recruitment of volunteers to assist the army due to the growing threat by ECOWAS, a West African regional bloc. ECOWAS has acti… Read More
According to Ghana’s army spokesperson, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) military commanders will meet on Thursday and Friday in Accra, Ghana, amid unease over a… Read More
West African military chiefs met to discuss a possible armed intervention to reverse a coup in Niger. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to activate a standby… Read More
Amid Niger’s political crisis, citizens of the west African nation are struggling to get by day to day. Many who fled their homes due to jihadist attacks have ended up in the country&r… Read More
According to defense leaders on Friday, a date has been set for ECOWAS to act militarily in Niger to restore democratic rule.
“The D-day is also decided. We’ve already agreed and… Read More
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has arrived in Niger to hold talks with the military officials who have taken control and removed President Mohamed B… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the transfer of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development.
The Federal Minis… Read More
Pope Francis, the leader of the Vatican, has made a plea for peace while the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the guidance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected… Read More
The African Union has suspended Niger Republic over the ousting of the democratically elected government by a military junta.
The continental body made the announcement on Tuesday.
It disclo… Read More
The military junta in Niger Republic has formed a military alliance with its neighboring countries, Burkina Faso and Mali.
This comes after the junta overthrew President Mohammed Bazoum in a… Read More
Life in Niger's capital, Niamey, remains calm following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum a month ago, but tensions are increasing. The Economic Community of West African States (ECO… Read More
France has reacted to the expulsion of it ambassador, Sylvian Itte by the military leadership in Niger.
The Niger military gave Itte 48 hours to leave the country after he refused an invitat… Read More
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Niamey, Niger in support of last month's coup, a day after the country's new military rulers ordered France's ambassador to leave. The rally took place… Read More
Nigerien demonstrators gathered near a French military base in Niamey to demand the departure of French troops from their country. The protesters expressed their anger towards France, claimi… Read More
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated his support for Niger's ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during a foreign policy speech… Read More
Clement Nze, the Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, has stated that the notification about the release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam was received approx… Read More
The African Union has suspended Gabon following a military coup that occurred on August 30th, 2023. The AU's Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the coup, which ousted President Al… Read More
Niger's military junta has accused France of "blatant interference" for supporting the country's ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. President Bazoum was detained by his guard on July 26, and… Read More
Niger's military regime has accused France of planning a military intervention in the country and deploying forces in several West African countries. Relations between Niger and France deter… Read More
The United States has resumed surveillance flights over Niger after they were interrupted by a military coup in July. The Pentagon confirmed that these flights were conducted to protect thei… Read More
French President Emmanuel Macron accused military rulers in Niger of holding the French ambassador "hostage" in the French embassy and blocking food deliveries to the mission. The military l… Read More
A few thousand people have demonstrated in front of a military base housing French soldiers in Niamey, Niger’s capital to demand their departure from the French forces in the country… Read More
Niger has strengthened its positions on the border with Benin after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed to activate a "standby force" to intervene in Niger and rest… Read More
The European Union expressed solidarity with France's ambassador to Niger, who refused to comply with expulsion orders from Niger's military leaders. The EU's top diplomat also voiced suppor… Read More
The closure of the border between Benin and Niger, as well as trade sanctions imposed on Niger by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following a coup, has led to signific… Read More
The United States is strongly advising its citizens to avoid traveling to Nigeria because of the country’s rising levels of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs… Read More
In a speech lasting almost 40 minutes delivered in a vehement tone, Burkina Faso’s Minister of State addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturda… Read More
France has announced that it will withdraw its troops from Niger by the end of 2023, following months of anti-French sentiment in the country. This decision comes after France was already fo… Read More
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday that French troops in Niger will withdraw by the end of the year. This decision comes amid growing anti-French sentiment in the Sahel reg… Read More
Niger's military regime has called for a "negotiated framework" with France to coordinate the withdrawal of French troops, in response to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of a… Read More
Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba arrived in Niamey, Niger to address rallies in support of the country's military authorities. Seba criticized France's colonial legacy and accused French P… Read More
Thousands of Nigerians gathered near France’s military base in Niamey to celebrate the departure of Paris’ ambassador earlier this week, about a month after the military junta or… Read More
At least 18 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in southern Nigeria when an illegal oil refinery exploded. The explosion occurred when a homemade refinery ignited a nearby oil re… Read More
Niger's military regime, which seized power in a coup in July, has announced a significant reduction in the country's 2023 national budget due to international sanctions. The regime states t… Read More
French troops have begun to withdraw from Niger, with a convoy of soldiers and equipment leaving the country for an undisclosed location, possibly Chad. The withdrawal was demanded by Niger'… Read More
Mali's ruling junta has canceled the authorization for Air France to resume operations and services to the country. The decision was made without consulting the hierarchy, leading to the can… Read More
Niger's deposed President Mohamed Bazoum has been detained for 80 days with his wife and son. He refuses to resign and hopes to win his case in court. He is held in his residence without ele… Read More
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked the newly-confirmed chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, not to use him as an example in the anti-co… Read More
Ex-Niger Delta militant leaders have sent a serious warning to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over comments he directed at the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The militant l… Read More
Nigerian billionaire, Mike Adenuga has lost a staggering $300 million.
This is according to a report by Nairametrics.
The report stated that the Chairman of Conoil and the founder of Globaco… Read More
The U.S. Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade forum is set to begin in South Africa, where the extension of the program allowing sub-Saharan African countries duty-free access to U… Read More
The military regime in Niger, which came to power through a coup, has asked Togo to mediate in its negotiations with the international community, particularly with West African countries tha… Read More
African nations are advocating for a 10-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free access to the U.S. market. Recent exclusions from the progra… Read More
Niger fashion designer, Alia Bare, showcased her collection at the Joburg Fashion Week to spread a positive image of her troubled home country. Niger has faced instability and economic sanct… Read More