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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso move to form confederation
The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have recommended the creation of a confederation as part of a…
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Algeria: “Niger Accepts its Mediation in Resolving Political Crisis”
Niger has accepted an Algerian offer to mediate in its political crisis, Algeria’s foreign ministry said on Monday, five weeks…
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Niger: 12 Soldiers Dead Following Attack by Suspected Jihadists
On Thursday, September 28th, seven soldiers in Niger lost their lives in an assault believed to have been carried out…
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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Sign Charter Establishing Alliance of Sahel States
Last month, Niger’s military leaders, who seized power in a military coup on July 26, formed a military alliance with…
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Macron would only take action at the demand of deposed Nigerien leader Mohamed Bazoum
Niger’s new military leaders accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July.…
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Niger Military Accuses France of Deploying forces with View to ‘Intervention’
Relations with France, Niger’s former colonial power, degraded after Paris stood by ousted president Mohamed Bazoum following the July coup. “France continues…
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France’s Choices in Niger Between Acquiescence to the Fait accompli and Secret Negotiations
What is the fate of French troops in Niger? A question worth asking after the announcement of the new prime…
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Niger Orders Troops to go on ‘Maximum Alert’
The junta in Niger has ordered its armed forces to go on highest alert, citing an increased threat of attack,…
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Niger Junta Expels French Ambassador
Niger’s junta, which seized power in a coup on July 26, said on Friday it had ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte…
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West African Bloc Calls Niger Coup Leaders’ Transition Plan ‘Provocation’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will not engage in prolonged negotiations with Niger’s new military government, the…
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