The Latest Breaking News from Mohammed Bazoum

Au revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?

France’s hold on its African allies significantly shrunk in 2023. Here’s a timeline of how that unfolded.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2023

African Union suspends Niger with immediate effect over July 26 coup

The AU said on Tuesday that it had noted ECOWAS’s plan of action regarding Niger and would ‘evaluate its repercussions’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

Most of West Africa ready to join standby force in Niger: ECOWAS

ECOWAS commissioner says all member states will join the force except those under military rule and Cape Verde.

Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023

In Niger, US seeks to hang on to its last, best counterterrorist outpost in West Africa

As several European countries evacuate Niger following a coup, the Biden administration seems intent on staying

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 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

Power impasse continues in Niger, 48 hours after coup against Bazoum

Two days after mutinous soldiers announced a coup against Bazoum, uncertainty remains about who is in charge.

Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023

Niger becomes France’s partner of last resort after Mali withdrawal

As France and its European allies prepare to leave Mali, Paris plans to increase its military cooperation with Niger in the fight against Islamist insurgents in the Sahel. But it’s a marriage of convenience as coups and rising anti-French sentiments in the region have left Paris with little choice.

France 24 · Feb 18, 2022