Mali, Niger, Burkina sign mutual defense pact
BAMAKO: The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Saturday signed a mutual defense pact, ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries announced in Mali’s capital Bamako. The…
Thousands Rally in Niger Demanding French Troop Withdrawal Amid Accusations of Interference
NIAMEY *Agencies*: Numerous demonstrators converged outside the French military installation in Niamey, the capital of Niger, once again demanding the withdrawal of French troops from the nation. The protest was…
Niger turmoil threatens $13bn gas pipeline project
Niamey (Agencies): Amid the many challenges facing the African continent, one ambitious project has both raised hopes and triggered doubts for decades: the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline. The $13 billion venture…
Niger Junta Allegedly Seeks Wagner’s Help Amid Threat of Intervention
Niamey (Agencies): General Salifou Moody, a coup leader in Niger, is said to have sought assistance from the Wagner Group PMC as the junta faces a deadline to either reinstate…
Niger Junta Ends Military Ties with France and Warns Against Foreign Aggression
Niamey (Agencies): The National Council for Safeguarding the Homeland in Niger, which assumed power through a military coup, has denounced the military pact with France and announced the immediate suspension…
Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV
NIAMEY (Agencies): In a dramatic turn of events, soldiers in Niger have declared a coup on national television, signaling a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The military leaders…