The Latest Breaking News from Mohamed Bazoum

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

Diplomatic mission to Niger fails to secure release of ousted president

Delegation from Ecowas leaves early, having failed to meet detained president or coup leader

The Guardian - UK · 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

ECOWAS steps up pressure on Niger coup leaders

West African military chiefs on Friday said a plan for a possible military intervention in Niger if coup leaders do not stand down has been made. Earlier, France rejected the Niger junta's move to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying only Niger’s "legitimate" leadership was entitled to do so. The news…

France 24 · Aug 3, 2023

Niger coup: west African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

When the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on July 10, he asserted that the organisation would no longer be a “toothless bulldog”. Tinubu insisted that Ecowas would work collectively to combat terrorism and promote democracy in west Africa,…

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

Security fears as throngs of Niger coup supporters hit the streets

Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Niger's capital in support of the coup that toppled the democratically elected government, as security concerns mounted among Western and African nations.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2023

Niger coup brings France's complicated relationship with its former colonies into the spotlight

The coup in Niger is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa that have toppled governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. The ensuing political upheaval has caused tensions throughout the region and beyond – most notably with former colonial power France. FRANCE 24 speaks to…

France 24 · Aug 3, 2023

Niger junta cancels France military ties as Biden calls for Bazoum’s release

US statement comes as ousted president says he is being held hostage and calls on international community to restore order

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release

On Niger’s 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week’s coup.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023