Benin and Niger Expel Diplomats as Bilateral Tensions Deepen
Benin and Niger have exchanged diplomatic expulsions this week, underscoring two years of strained relations between the West African neighbours, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. […]
Mohamed Bazoum
Nigeria and Niger Hold Diplomatic Talks Amid Post-Coup Tensions and Shared Security Concerns
A high-level diplomatic meeting has been held between Nigeria and Niger, with the Foreign ministers of both countries engaging in discussions on cross-border security, terrorism, […]
Niger Junta Announces Release of 50 Detainees, Including Former Ministers
The Niger junta announced on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, the release of around 50 individuals, including former ministers from the ousted civilian Government, in […]
Niger’s Military Leader Sworn in as President for Five-Year Transitional Period
General Abdourahamane Tchiani, Niger’s military ruler, has been sworn in on March 26 as the country’s President for a transitional period of five years. Tchiani, […]
Amnesty slams Niger’s military junta for escalating human rights violations
Amnesty International has condemned Niger’s military junta for escalating human rights violations since it seized power in July 2023. The rights group’s new report highlights […]
Niger Withdraws from Francophonie Amid Tensions with France
The military Government of Niger has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a global group of French-speaking nations, […]
Khalifa Haftar Frees Nigerien Opposition Leader Mahamadou Saleh Following French Pressure
Khalifa Haftar has released Mahamadou Saleh, a Nigerien opposition figure, just days after his arrest in southern Libya. The release reportedly followed diplomatic pressure from […]
Niger finalizes agreement with IMF for $43 million disbursement
Recognizing the positive performance of Niger’s economy, an IMF delegation in Niamey reached an agreement with the ruling military Government on November 11 to disburse […]
Niger: Nine dignitaries of former President Bazoum’s regime stripped of their nationality
On the evening of Thursday, October 10, President Abdourahamane Tiani revoked the Nigerien citizenship of nine individuals close to former President Mohamed Bazoum, who was […]
Niger debunks Algeria’s claim mediation accepted
The Nigerien Foreign Ministry Tuesday October 3 rejected a statement by Algerian authorities that the West African country has accepted Algiers mediation that proposes a […]