Niger

Neighboring countries show support to Niger’s military junta

Published on: August 7, 2023
11:44

Niamey, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Burkina Faso and Mali dispatched a joint delegation to this capital in support of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), the military junta that governs Niger after the ouster of pro-West president Mohamed Bazoum.

Niger’s military authorities are taking extreme measures

Published on: August 7, 2023
11:13

Niamey, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Government deployed forces here, closed the airspace and mobilized the youth in case that the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) launches its announced military operation on Monday.

Ultimatum deadline raises questions for Niger

Published on: August 6, 2023
09:27

Niamey, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) No preparations in particular seem to be taking place in the capital of Niger despite the fact that the ultimatum of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) for the reinstatement of ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum expires today.

Niger suspends military cooperation with France

Published on: August 4, 2023
07:35

Niamey, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The new military authorities of Niger announced the suspension of military cooperation agreements with France and rejected any type of foreign military intervention.

France evacuated one thousand people from Niger

Published on: August 3, 2023
12:09

Paris, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) The French government said 1,079 people, including 577 French citizens, were evacuated from Niger due to the ongoing tensions in that African country after last week's coup d'état.

Niger’s civil society mobilizes against foreign interference

Published on: August 3, 2023
11:51

Niamey, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) Niger's new authorities and civil organizations have reportedly called on the population to carry out demonstrations rejecting foreign interference.

Niger reopens borders with five neighboring countries

Published on: August 2, 2023
09:51

Niamey, Aug 2 (Prensa Latina) Niger's new military authorities, the so-called National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), reportedly announced the reopening of air and land borders with five neighboring nations.

Germany asks citizens to join France´s evacuation flights

Published on: August 1, 2023
15:39

Berlin, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) Germany´s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday has urged its citizens in Niger to take up an offer from the French authorities to join their evacuation flights, days after a junta seized power in the West African country.

France announces evacuation of its nationals from Niger

Published on: August 1, 2023
09:24

Paris, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The French Government informed on Tuesday that it will begin the evacuation of its citizens stranded in Niger, where the military forces seized power last week and arrested President Mohamed Bazoum.

French embassy in Niger protected after demonstrators attack

Published on: July 31, 2023
10:11

Niamey, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) The French embassy in this capital dawned surrounded by Nigerian security forces, after violent demonstrations in support of the coup perpetrators who tried to enter the diplomatic headquarters.

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