ECOWAS seeks diplomacy as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger leave
Diplomatic efforts underway as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger quit ECOWAS, triggering a political challenge.
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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso exit ECOWAS, citing dissatisfaction
The decision, communicated by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, spokesperson for the junta in Niger, was framed as a response to the perceived deviation of ECOWAS from its original principles and the spirit of Pan-Africanism after 49 years of membership
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10 soldiers injured, dozens of militants killed in Niger skirmish
The clash, which started around 01:50 am (0050 GMT), lasted about 20 minutes before the attackers were routed towards the banks of Lake Chad
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Niger seeks revenue from international calls after coup sanctions
Niger government seeks revenue from incoming calls to boost struggling economy.
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Niger reimposes international call tax amid sanctions
The government, as per a statement broadcasted on state TV, believes reinstating this tax is crucial amid the current circumstances
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French presence in Niger winds down as embassy closes
French officials cite obstructions and a blockade as reasons for the embassy’s closure.
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Final departure: French troops exit Africa’s Sahel region
The exit of French troops leaves behind a contingent of several hundred US military personnel
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Court in West Africa orders reinstatement of deposed Niger leader
According to Bazoum’s party and relatives, they have been detained without access to essential amenities like running water and electricity
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Niger announces full withdrawal of French troops by December 22
Only 157 French soldiers remain in Niger, says military statement
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Humanitarian groups call on W African bloc to allow aid access to Niger
Their aim is to facilitate the entry of critical emergency aid from neighboring Benin
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