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ECOWAS To Niger Junta: ‘Not Too Late To Reconsider Your Position’
West African regional bloc, ECOWAS has told Niger’s coup leaders that it was “not too late” to reconsider their position in the face of calls for them to…
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Niger: Pro-Coup Rally In Niamey Day After Junta Warned Against Foreign Intervention
A pro-coup rally having thousands of demonstrators in support of last month’s military coup in Niger broke out in the capital, Niamey on Sunday. The demonstrators drummed their…
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No Legal Basis – UN Dismisses Ousted Mohamed Bazoum Treason Case
The United Nations (UN) says there was no legal basis for Niger’s military junta to prosecute deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum for high treason. The UN human rights chief,…
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Why Burkina Faso’s Junta Suspended Radio Station
For broadcasting what it considers an “insult” to Niger’s new military leaders, Burkina Faso’s junta-led government has suspended one of the country’s most popular radio stations, “Radio Omega.”…
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US President, Joe Biden Calls For Immediate Release Of Niger’s Ousted Bazoum
US President, Joe Biden has called for the immediate release of detained Niger’s President, Mohamed Bazoum. Biden also called for the preservation of the country’s democracy. “I call…
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Niger Coup: Five Countries Shun ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Meeting
Defence Chiefs from Mali, Niger, Guinea Bissau, Burkina Faso, and Guinea have shunned the ongoing meeting in Abuja. Those in attendance at the meeting, which was said to…
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BREAKING: West African Defence Chiefs Meet In Abuja
A meeting of Defence Chiefs from West Africa is currently underway at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. This comes after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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JUST IN: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On Niger Republic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in a swift response to the military coup in Niger Republic, has enforced a no-flight zone over the country. ECOWAS…
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EU To Niger Coup Plotters: ‘Restore Ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum’
The European Union (EU) has said it would not recognise Niger’s putschists who seized power last week. It also said it was suspending security cooperation with the restive…
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Shehu Sani Highlights Five Factors Responsible For Coups In West Africa
Former Senator from Kaduna State, Shehu Sani has highlighted five factors he believes are responsible for the collapse of democratic governments in West Africa, leading to military coups.…
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General Abdourahamane Tiani: Army Veteran Who Seized Power In Niger
Chief of Niger’s powerful presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tiani who seized power after a military coup, is an army veteran who has foiled similar uprisings in the restive…
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Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum In ‘Good Health’ Says France
France’s foreign minister, Catherine Colonna on Friday, said Niger’s President, Mohamed Bazoum is in “good health” even though he has been in detention since Wednesday by coup plotters.…
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Niger’s Army Backs, Pledges Allegiance To Coup Makers
In a surprising twist, Niger’s army has backed the defence and security forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum despite his defiant stance. Army Chief of Staff, Abdou Sidikou…
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I’m Surprised Many Young People Appear To Be In Support Of Military Rule – Shehu Sani
Former senator from Kaduna State, Shehu Sani has expressed surprise at the reaction of some youths to the military takeover in Niger Republic. The military on Wednesday night,…
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Suspected Coup Attempt: ECOWAS Talks Tough, ‘Development In Niger Republic Unacceptable’
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reacted to the suspected coup attempt and detainment of Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum by members of the Presidential Guard.…