Niger

Why did Niger revoke its anti-migrant smuggling law? Is Europe worried?

Niger junta leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani claimed the law ‘did not take into account the interests of Niger and its citizens’. While European leaders are yet to react, experts say this is a massive blow to the bloc’s attempts to stymie the flow of migration from Africa

US to end duty-free access to Gabon, Niger, Uganda and CAR

Biden said he was taking the step because of 'gross violations' of internationally recognized human rights by the Central African Republic and Uganda

Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum 'tried to escape', says military

Since he was toppled by the military on 26 July, Bazoum has refused to resign. Until now, he had been held at his residence in the heart of the presidential palace along with his family

Niger military rulers order UN official out within 72 hours

Niger's military leaders have ordered the United Nations coordinator to leave the country within 72 hours, blaming the world body for hindering international recognition of the post-coup regime

Niger's Junta asks UN's top official to leave 'within 72 hours'

In a statement dated October 10, France alleged that the U.N. had engaged in "underhanded maneuvers" to prevent Niger from fully participating in the recent U.N. General Assembly and other international gatherings

French troops begin withdrawal from Niger

The pullout comes hot on the heels of the departure of France's ambassador to Niamey who was also forced out by the leaders of the July coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum

France withdrawing ambassador, troops from Niger after coup, says Emmanuel Macron

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced that France would withdraw its ambassador from Niger, followed by the French military contingent in the coming months, a move welcomed by Niger's military leaders as a "step towards sovereignty"

Niger's new military rulers order French ambassador to leave in 48 hours

This comes as relations between the new regime in Niamey and several Western powers, as well as the West African bloc ECOWAS, have deteriorated since the coup on 26 July

Niger generals vow to prosecute ousted president for 'high treason'

Niger's military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason" and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country

New Great Game in Africa: How Niger crisis shows world is in a most tumultuous phase of geopolitics

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