The Latest Breaking News from Niger

West African leaders prepare standby force for Niger as 'last resort'

West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Thursday ordered the activation of a standby force for possible use against the junta that that has taken power in Niger, saying it wanted a peaceful resolution but would consider military intervention "as a last resort".

Radio France Internationale · Aug 11, 2023

Thousands of Niger coup supporters protest near French military base

Thousands of Niger coup supporters rallied near a French military base in Niger on Friday. The protesters were heard shouting “Down with France, down with ECOWAS”. Earlier in the day, the European Union and the African Union criticised the worsening conditions of detained Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and called for…

France 24 · Aug 10, 2023

ECOWAS activates standby force for a possible military intervention in Niger

Niger's junta announces a new government and reportedly threatens to kill ousted president Mohamed Bazoum if foreign military pressure is used against them, as regional leaders order the deployment of a standby force. Also, Tunisia and Libya split responsibility for hundreds of black African migrants stranded at their shared border.…

France 24 · Aug 10, 2023

Niger military names 21-person cabinet ahead of key West African summit

ECOWAS leaders will hold a summit to agree on a plan of action for Niger, where coup leaders refuse to stand down.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2023

West African leaders meet on Niger but options are few as the military junta defies mediation

West African heads of state are planning to meet after Niger’s military junta defied their deadline to reinstate the deposed president who’s said to be running low on food in deteriorating conditions under house arrest

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

West African leaders hold summit on Niger as junta declares new government

Leaders of the West African bloc Ecowas are meeting for an emergency summit in Nigeria on Thursday, after their ultimatum to soldiers who have seized power in Niger was ignored. Meanwhile the junta, which continues to detain the elected president, said it had formed a new government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2023

West African leaders hold emergency talks on Niger coup

West African leaders came together Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, whose new military rulers have defied an ultimatum – backed by the threat of force – to restore the elected president and pressed ahead with appointing a new government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2023

ECOWAS activates standby force for possible intervention in Niger

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, chair of West African regional bloc ECOWAS, said on Thursday at the close of a summit on the coup in Niger that “no option had been taken off the table”, including the use of force as a last resort. The summit took place as Niger's coup…

France 24 · Aug 10, 2023

David Pratt: Western apathy has contributed to Niger crisis

AS a foreign affairs journalist I’m often asked one particular question whenever some far-off crisis flares up. Usually the refrain goes something…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2023

Niger coup leaders accuse French forces of destabilising the country

Coup leaders say French forces freed ‘captured terrorists’ and breached airspace ban, as France denies all allegations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2023