Niger residents, fearing invasion, call for army recruitment to protect coup – National
Nigeriens are preparing for a possible invasion by countries in the region, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation’s…
Niger coup leaders to prosecute deposed president for ‘high treason’ – National
Niger’s mutinous soldiers said they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and undermining state security, in an…
With pressure on Niger mounting, armed intervention unlikely: expert – National
Pressure is mounting on the Niger coup leaders. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking on Thursday, said he holds…
West African nations forming military force for possible Niger intervention – National
West African nations on Friday forged ahead with plans for a possible military intervention in Niger following the military coup there, although…
West African leaders holds talks on Niger as coup leaders stand firm – National
West African heads of state discussed their response to last month’s military takeover in Niger at closed-door talks in Nigeria…
Could Niger’s turmoil echo Syria — and give extremists a new foothold? – National
Two weeks ago, West African leaders threatened to invade Niger if the military junta didn’t step down and reinstate the…
Niger coup leaders dig in with cabinet appointments, rejects talks – National
The military junta that seized power in Niger two weeks ago has named new ministers and barred most international mediators…
Niger junta closes airspace as deadline to reinstate ousted president passes – National
Niger’s mutinous soldiers closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a…
Niger coup: European nations carry out evacuations as regional tensions rise – National
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger’s capital Wednesday morning to wait for a French military evacuation flight,…
Canada ‘strongly condemns’ Niger coup, but not threatening sanctions yet – National
Canada is speaking out against a coup d’etat in Niger, but hasn’t joined other nations in threatening to cut aid…
