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 […]
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Niger Withdraws from Military Coalition in Lake Chad Region, Shifts Focus to Oil Security
Niger has officially withdrawn from the military coalition fighting armed groups in the Lake Chad region, citing the need to prioritize the protection of its […]
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 […]
Mali Withdraws from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie Amid Shifting Alliances
Mali has announced on Tuesday March 18 its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a move that follows similar actions by Niger […]
Amnesty denounces escalating human rights violations in Niger
Amnesty International has condemned Niger’s military rulers for escalating human rights violations since they 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, […]
Presidents of Ghana and Ivory Coast Discussed ECOWAS Unity and Regional Cooperation
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held talks on March 5 in Abidjan, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. […]
Clashes in Benin Leave 10 Dead Amid Rising Violence in Northern Regions
Clashes between armed groups and the military in northern Benin over the past week have resulted in the death of 10 people, including one soldier, […]
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 […]