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France, Italy to evacuate citizens from Niger

France will begin evacuating its citizens from Niger, which was taken over by the military in a coup, on Tuesday, the French Foreign Ministry...

Niger: Coupists seek Russia’s help as ECOWAS mulls Military Action

A clash is imminent as the coupists in the Republic of Niger have sought Russia’s help in the face of military threats by the...

ECOWAS considers military response against perpetrators of coup in Niger, urges President’s reinstatement

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a strong stance against the military junta in the Republic of Niger, issuing a...

Islamic community condemns coup in Niger Republic

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned last Wednesday's military coup that deposed Niger Republic President Mohamed Bazoum. The OIC Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim...

Niger’s coup mastermind, General Tchiani declares self leader

General Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup. Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover which...

President Tinubu sends ECOWAS mission to Niger Republic

President Bola Tinubu said that an ECOWAS mission has been sent to the Niger Republic to intercede in the attempted coup in the country. The...

AU condemns coup attempt in Niger

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat on Wednesday condemned the coup attempt in Niger. Mahamat, in a statement issued by the...

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