One year ago, soldiers overthrew Niger’s democratically elected government and took President Mohamed Bazoum hostage. At first, the 26 July 2023 coup resembled others that have roiled West Africa in …
By Hassane Koné and Djiby Sow On 24 February, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted the economic and financial sanctions imposed on Niger after its 26 July …
Salem Bazoum, son of Niger’s ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum, has been released, the country’s military tribunal announced. The 22-year-old was arrested and detained alongside his parents by putschists who overthrew …
Nigeriens are preparing for a possible invasion by countries in the region, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation’s democratically elected president. Residents in the capital, Niamey, are calling …
Niger’s mutinous soldiers said they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and undermining state security, in an announcement hours after the junta said they were open to …
Two weeks ago, West African leaders threatened to invade Niger if the military junta didn’t step down and reinstate the ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. But those backing the ouster ignored …
Hundreds of people rallied in support of Niger’s ruling junta in the capital on Thursday, denouncing France and others who have criticized a recent coup – as the country’s military …
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger’s capital Wednesday morning to wait for a French military evacuation flight, while a regional bloc continued talks about its response to …
France prepared to evacuate French and European nationals from Niger on Tuesday, telling them to carry no more than a small bag, after a military coup there won backing from …
West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use force if the demands aren’t met. The announcement …