Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form defence alliance
The three countries all under military -led administrations said the alliance is aim at ensuring collective military defence and mutual assistance. Photo: Presidence du Niger/X...
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USA resumes surveillance flights in Niger
The Pentagon announced on 7th September that it was repositioning its troops “as a precaution“, transferring certain soldiers from a base in the capital Niamey to an air...
Niger expulsion of French ambassador, implications for both countries
Niger Republic ordering the French Ambassador to leave the country indicates a breakdown in diplomatic channels between the two countries Niger’s junta, which seized power...
African Union suspends Niger
The military junta in Niger has proposed a three-year transition period. Photo: Radio Nigeria The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from participating in all...
ECOWAS military ‘ready’ to deploy to Niger
Ecowas plans to send troops to Niger have sparked huge controversies in the region. Photo: AFP The Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) say it...
ECOWAS defence chiefs activate standby force
The Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States has commenced the activation of the ECOWAS Standby Force for...
Niger loses 17 soldiers in attack near Mali border
At least 17 Nigerien soldiers were killed and 20 injured in an attack by suspected terrorists near the Niger-Mali border, the defense ministry said in...
West African military chiefs to meet in Ghana over Niger crisis
West African army chiefs will meet in Ghana’s capital Accra on Thursday and Friday to prepare for a possible military intervention to restore democratic order...
Niger Junta recalls Ambassador from Ivory Coast
The leaders of the coup in Niger have recalled their ambassador in Ivory Coast. The junta leaders in Niamey accuse Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara of...
Customs intercepts drugs worth over N22m in Kebbi
Kebbi Customs Area Comptroller While Handing Over The Seized Drugs To The State Commander Of NDLEA. Photo Credit Abdullahi Tukur/ Radio Nigeria The Nigeria Customs...