Fri, Aug 11, 2023
The ECOWAS bloc said on Thursday it had directed a “standby force” to restore constitutional order in Niger after its Sunday deadline to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum expired.
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Sun, Jul 30, 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that attacks on France and its interests would not be tolerated. Meanwhile, the African Union has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger to reinstall the democratically elected government.
Sat, Jul 29, 2023
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, former leader of Niger's presidential guard, has been named "president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland" (CNSP) following a military takeover in the West African country, state television reported.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
Niger's president defiantly declared Thursday that democracy would prevail, a day after mutinous soldiers detained him and announced they had seized power in a coup over the West African country's deteriorating security situation.
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