EU sanctions Rwandan army officer over involvement in Congo

The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, and forbids EU citizens and companies from making funds available to them.

29 July 2023

CONI report incomplete; probe into 2012 'coup' needed: Opposition

"I don't think its too late to look into the matter", Shareef said

8 February 2023

The Niger general who ousted a president he was meant to protect

Just last week, Niger, one of the world's poorest countries, was seen as the West's last ally in the region.

1 August 2023

Niger's citizens undaunted as deadline to reverse coup expires

Any military intervention could be complicated by a promise from juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso to come to Niger's defence if needed.

7 August 2023

Chile, Mexico presidents call for democracy, protests flare

Civilians threw Molotov cocktails at police vehicles and police fired water cannons at demonstrators.

11 September 2023

French ambassador in Niger being held hostage by junta; Macron

"... food is prevented from being delivered. They're eating military rations," Macron told reporters.

16 September 2023

West African leaders to meet on Niger after junta defies deadline

The bloc's unity has been broken by a promise from the ruling juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso, both member states, to come to Niger's defence if needed.

8 August 2023

Blinken speaks with Niger former president - US State Dept

Blinken expressed his grave concern at the continued detention of the country's current president, Mohamed Bazoun, and his family.

12 August 2023