The Latest Breaking News from Abdourahmane Tchiani

Kremlin says interference of non-regional actors unlikely to help Niger

The Kremlin’s comments come amid a pending regional military intervention and President Bazoum’s call for Western help.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023

France rejects Niger junta's move to scrap bilateral military pacts

France on Friday rejected a move by Niger's junta to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying only the west African country's "legitimate" leadership was entitled to do so. Meanwhile a regional Ecowas delegation quit the country after failing to secure the return to power of Niger's elected government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2023

Nigeria-led regional bloc ready to flex its muscle in Niger

Coup leaders and Russia are attempting to frame takeover as anti-neocolonialism after misjudging reaction from Ecowas

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

A test of wills: Can ECOWAS reverse Niger coup and establish a new order?

Niger coup presents a diplomatic dilemma for the West African bloc whose new leadership is keen to entrench a new order.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2023

Tuesday briefing: The global fallout from Niger’s coup

In today’s newsletter: The country has been considered stable in an unstable region. So what sparked a coup – and what effects will it have?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

What role is Russia playing in the Niger coup?

Thousands of supporters of the junta that seized power in Niger last week have taken to the streets to wave Russian flags and sing the name of Vladimir Putin.

The Week · Jul 31, 2023

West African leaders threaten intervention in Niger after military coup

West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2023

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags, chanting Vladimir Putin's name, and denouncing France.

WEKU · Jul 30, 2023

As regional and global powers decry Niger's coup, the country's future remains uncertain

Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country’s future

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023