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In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu, acting in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has given the green light for the return of a prominent…
Former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, expressed confidence that the ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at reinstating constitutional order in the Niger Republic are on track for success. This assertion…
The African Union (AU) has taken a decisive stance by announcing the suspension of the Niger Republic from all its activities until the rightful power is restored to the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The suspension…
In a significant development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has firmly rejected the three-year power transition plan put forth by the military junta of Niger Republic. The proposal was met with…
In a recent interview released on Monday, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, the newly appointed Prime Minister of Niger, expressed his confidence in the country's ability to overcome the sanctions imposed by the Economic…
In a shocking development, the Niger military, led by coup leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani and Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, announced the complete termination of diplomatic ties with Nigeria, France, Togo, and the United…
The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet in Abuja to discuss the escalating political situation in the Republic of Niger. The meeting will…
In a show of solidarity, the military-ruled Burkina Faso and Mali have jointly declared their support for the recent coup in Niger, warning against any military intervention in Niamey. The military junta in Guinea also…
In a decisive move, Germany announced on Monday that it has suspended all financial aid to Niger, as well as development cooperation with the country that has been plagued by jihadist insurgency. This decision came in…
In a highly charged development, Niger's new military junta has pointed fingers at its former colonial ruler, France, accusing the nation of planning a "military intervention" to reinstall the deposed President Mohamed…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a decisive stance against the recent military coup in Niger, imposing a one-week ultimatum for the coup plotters to relinquish power and restore…
In a shocking turn of events, Nigerien soldiers successfully executed a coup, removing President Mohamed Bazoum from office. The dramatic announcement was made by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane in a televised address…
President Bola Tinubu has said the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, would not tolerate the unfolding “mutiny” scenario in Niger Republic. President Tinubu gave the warning in his capacity as the ECOWAS…
The Gambian government said it thwarted a coup attempt on Wednesday. The government said efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects. Ebrima Sankareh, Barrow’s spokesperson, in a statement, said the situation was…
