EU braces for potential surge in migration after Niger coup
EU rushes to implement a new migration pact, but its ability to address the situation remains uncertain.
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Niger coup
Coup-hit African states get sanctions reprieve: A message to West?
Regional bloc ECOWAS’ decision to lift sanctions on Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali and Niger ‘signals that concept of democracy imported from the West is dying in Africa,’ says analyst Ladislas Ngendahimana
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ECOWAS weighs options for Niger amid coup and insurgency
West African leaders maintain sanctions on Niger’s military rulers, demanding progress towards a civilian government.
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France demands the release of French official detained in Niger
The foreign ministry reported that on September 8, an advisor to French citizens in Niger was apprehended by Niger security forces.
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Reasons behind US pursuit of diplomacy over military in Niger
The military coup that overthrew Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26 has proven as resolute as it was swift. In the wake of the government’s rapid overthrow, Niger’s military administration has resisted diplomatic overtures from the US, other world powers and regional blocs aimed at restoring the country’s constitutional order, and has actively worked
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‘Macron get out of our house’ chants fill Niamey as thousands prot...
“Down with France,” down with its politics, its president and its soldiers.
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Pentagon repositions some troops in Niger, pulls non-essential personnel
Prior to this repositioning, there were 1,100 troops stationed in the West African nation.
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China wants to be mediator to solve Niger crisis
Beijing stands with Nigeriens on current political situation, says Chinese envoy to Niamey
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Niger reopens air space after coup – transport ministry
Niger’s military leadership has officially reactivated the nation’s airspace for all commercial flights after the airspace was closed on August 6th following their seizure of power in a coup, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the transport ministry on Monday. The closure had compelled Air France and other European airlines to halt certain flights and
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Thousands gather in Niger, demand withdrawal of French troops
Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops
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