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

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

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

Niger loses aid as Western countries condemn coup

The United States has two military bases in Niger with some 1,100 soldiers, and also provides hundreds of millions of dollars to the country in aid.

30 July 2023

Macron: I talk 'every day' to Niger's ousted president Bazoum

Niger's military government, which seized power on July 26, accused Macron on Friday of using divisive rhetoric in his comments.

2 September 2023