Sierra Leonean President Julius Bio said on Saturday that his government’s response to an attempted coup last week would be dictated by “respect for the law”. “The attempted coup will …
In response to the resurgence of coups since 2019, the African Union (AU) and regional economic blocs have issued sanctions against errant states, predominantly by suspending their membership. But despite …
The Katsina Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has restated its commitment to combating transborder crimes. Muhammad Umar, the area comptroller, made the pledge when he visited community leaders …
By Angela Charlton and Dalatou Mamane | Associated Press PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out …
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 …
West African leaders navigating Niger coup West African leaders aiming for peaceful resolution in Niger as junta installs new government 03:52 Niger’s coup leaders said Monday they will prosecute deposed …
By Sam Mednick | Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger — Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered the deployment of troops …
Johannesburg — The leaders of a group of West African nations met Thursday for an emergency summit to decide on the bloc’s next move as it grapples with how to handle …
By Sam Mednick and Chinedu Asadu | Associated Press NIAMEY, Niger — Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries …