Niger ex-rebel launches anti-coup movement in first sign of internal resistance
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta
2023-08-09 20:47
Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online
False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.
2023-08-09 09:46
Niger junta rebuffs diplomatic overtures backed by US, UN
By Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's junta on Tuesday rejected the latest diplomatic mission from African countries
2023-08-08 21:19
Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger's junta.
2023-08-08 07:45
Acting US deputy secretary of state meets with military junta leader in Niger
Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met with the some of the leaders of the military junta in Niger Monday, she told reporters on a call.
2023-08-08 05:52
Niger military deploys reinforcements to capital after ignoring deadline to cede power
Niger's armed forces have been bringing in reinforcements to the capital to prepare for a potential military intervention, a military source told CNN, just hours after the military junta running the country refused to abide by an influential regional bloc's deadline to cede power.
2023-08-07 20:52
Niger waits for West African bloc's response after junta rejects ultimatum
NIAMEY Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders
2023-08-07 13:50
Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat
Niger's neighbours earlier threatened to act if the elected president were not restored by end of Sunday.
2023-08-07 09:53
Niger's citizens undaunted as deadline to reverse coup expires
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's capital was calm on Sunday, with citizens appearing undaunted by the threat of military
2023-08-06 21:18
Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria
Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.
2023-08-06 18:59
Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?
2023-08-06 08:53
Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup
NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's ousted prime minister on Saturday clung to the dimming hope that last week's military coup could be
2023-08-06 04:25