West African leaders confer on recent coup in Niger
The ECOWAS bloc summit focused on the recent political developments in Niger
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Niger repels dawn raid by armed assailants, four soldiers killed
A deadly dawn raid on a Nigerien border outpost leaves four soldiers dead and fuels fears of growing insecurity near the Nigerian border.
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Niger reshuffles cabinet, appoints new ministers for mining and energy
The restructuring involves the division of the previous combined ministry of mines, petrol, and energy into three distinct roles
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West African bloc urges Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to remain
Late last month, 3 military-led West African states announced their withdrawal from Economic Community of West African States ‘with immediate effect’
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ECOWAS foreign ministers convene on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger exit
West African bloc committed to address challenges in region to preserve democratic principles, says official
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Militants attack villages, killing civilians in Niger
Niger villages attacked, 9 killed. Military claims success against militants, but security concerns linger.
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West African bloc blames junta-led nations for flaunting exit rules
Political turmoil unfolds in West Africa as ECOWAS confronts the departure of three nations, testing integration.
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AU urges unity amid Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso ECOWAS exit
Regional turmoil unfolds as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS, sparking diplomatic appeals.
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Deadly assault claims 22 lives in Western Niger
Suspected jihadists were responsible for the assault on Motogatta in the expansive Tillaberi region, an area long plagued by the activities of jihadist groups
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ECOWAS in turmoil: Nigeria criticizes three coup regimes’ exit
Nigeria condemns the departure of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali from ECOWAS, questioning their commitment.
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