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

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

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

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

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 junta meets Nigeria envoys ahead of summit

The junta has revoked military pacts with France, but Paris has rejected that decision, saying it was not taken by Niger's legitimate authorities.

10 August 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

Niger hit with more sanctions as junta rebuffs latest diplomatic

They had also used a campaign of sexual violence and other grave human rights abuses to terrorise the population.

9 August 2023