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Niger Reshuffles Military Command after Thwarted Mutiny

September 12, 2026

Niger’s military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has named a new armed forces chief of staff, state television reported on Friday, weeks after a failed army mutiny exposed cracks in his hold on

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Gunfire, Explosions Rock Niger Capital as Attackers Target Military Base

August 29, 2026

Gunfire and explosions erupted across Niger’s capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, with armed attackers targeting a military base at the city’s international airport and areas near the presidential palace in a major

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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Launch $895m Regional Investment Bank to Drive Sahel Development

December 15, 2025

The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched a regional investment bank capitalised at 500 billion CFA francs (about $895 million) to finance priority projects in infrastructure, energy and

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Niger Tightens Inspections on Nigerian Goods Amid Regional Security Concerns

December 9, 2025

The Republic of Niger has ordered stricter inspections on all goods entering from Nigeria, particularly items classified as “miscellaneous,” requiring them to be unloaded and cleared at border entry points before any

Nigeria Debunks Allegations Of Working With France To Destabilize Niger

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Nigeria Debunks Allegations Of Working With France To Destabilise Niger

December 26, 2024

Nigerian government has debunked allegations that there is a conspiracy between Nigeria and France to destabilise Niger Republic. Prime Business Africa reports that Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, had in a

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Niger Cuts Ties With Ukraine In Solidarity With Mali Following Controversial Comments

August 7, 2024

In what seems like a solidarity move, the government of Niger Republic has announced that it is severing diplomatic ties with Ukraine. This comes in response to comments made by a top

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African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup, Urges Return To Democracy

August 22, 2023

The African Union has suspended the Republic of Niger from participating in its activities over the recent military coup. The coup, staged on July 26, abruptly toppled the democratic government of President

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Yoruba Movement Opposes ECOWAS’ Planned Military Action In Niger

August 15, 2023

The Supreme Council of the Yoruba Self-determination Movement, led by Professor Banji Akintoye, has expressed strong reservations about the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) decision to resort to military intervention

From Ukraine To Niger: Any Lessons For Puppet ECOWAS?

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Niger Junta Lacks Legitimacy To Prosecute President Bazoum, Says Exiled Minister

August 15, 2023

Hassoumi Massoudou, Niger’s exiled Foreign Minister, has voiced strong objections to the military junta’s move to prosecute the country’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. In an interview with FRANCE 24 and sister radio

ECOWAS Orders Deployment Of Standby Military Force To Niger

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Niger Crisis: Civil Society Criticises ECOWAS’ Military Plans, Seeks Diplomacy

August 14, 2023

Leading voices within Nigeria’s civil society circle have sharply criticised the proposal by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to employ military action in addressing the ongoing political turmoil in

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Niger’s New Prime Minister Expresses Confidence In Overcoming ECOWAS Sanctions

August 14, 2023

Niger’s recently appointed Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, stated on Monday that his country is poised to counter the sanctions imposed by the West African bloc ECOWAS in response to last

LP’s Obi Sweeps Presidential Poll In Anambra, Imo, Delta

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Niger Coup: Peter Obi Calls For Swift Transition To Democratic Rule

August 13, 2023

Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has called for a swift return to constitutional democracy in the Niger Republic In a statement issued via his verified social

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Niger Coup: Detained Ex-President Receives Medical Checkup

August 12, 2023

Niger’s detained President Mohamed Bazoum, after being removed by his guard, underwent a medical examination on Saturday, causing concerns about his well-being, according to close sources. A spokesperson from his circle informed

Tax Reform Bill: No Region Will Be Shortchanged, Shehu Sani Tells Northerners

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Shehu Sani Condemns Nigeria’s Cutting Off Electricity Supplies To Niger Republic

August 11, 2023

Former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed concerns about the ongoing decision to cut off electricity supplies to the Niger Republic. In a series of tweets posted on his official Twitter handle,

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Mr. P Criticizes ECOWAS ‘Standby Force’ Activation In Niger As ‘Total Madness’

August 11, 2023

Nigerian music artiste, Peter Okoye, known by his stage name as Mr. P, has condemned the decision taken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in dealing with the political

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Niger Coup Leaders Threaten To Kill Bazoum Amidst Planned Military Intervention

August 11, 2023

The political turmoil in Niger takes a dire turn as the junta currently in power threatens to ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if they suffer any military aggression by external forces. The threat,

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ECOWAS Orders Activation Of Standby Force In Niger

August 10, 2023

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has ordered the “activation” of its standby force to restore democratic order in the Niger Republic. This was made known in a communique issued

ECOWAS Orders Activation Of Standby Force In Niger

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Niger Coup: Tinubu Calls For Diplomatic Approach Against Military Action

August 10, 2023

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who is also serving as the ECOWAS Chairman, has advocated the use of diplomacy and dialogue as the preferred strategy over a military intervention to restore democracy in

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Niger Crisis: CAN Urges Tinubu To Prioritize Diplomacy Over Military Action

August 10, 2023

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refrain from engaging in any military intervention in the Niger Republic, noting that such actions could strain relations between

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BREAKING: ECOWAS Leaders Convene In Abuja Over Niger’s Political Crisis

August 10, 2023

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are currently meeting in Abuja to discuss the ongoing political situation in Niger Republic. The gathering is to chart a course of

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BREAKING: Niger Coup Leaders Form New Government

August 10, 2023

Niger’s military officials who took over the government in a coup last month have announced the formation of a fresh government, as conveyed through a decree broadcast on national television on Thursday.

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Meet Niger’s New Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, Announced By Coup Leaders

August 8, 2023

Leaders of the military junta in Niger Republic have named Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the new prime minister of the country, nearly two weeks after seizing power from the democratically elected

PeacePro Berates Global Peace Index for Categorizing North Africa With Middle East

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PeacePro Cautions US Peace Institute Over Call For Military Invasion of Niger

August 7, 2023

A peacebuilding think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro has cautioned the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) over its advocacy, encouraging ECOWAS on military intervention in Niger Republic.

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Northern Senators Warn Against Deploying Military Force In Niger

August 4, 2023

Northern Nigeria Senators Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu and other ECOWAS leaders to adopt diplomatic approach in dealing with the political crisis in the Niger Republic. The Senators cautioned against

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Niger Republic Coup: Impacts On Democracy And Governance

August 2, 2023

In a stunning turn of events, Niger Republic was shaken by a military coup that took place on the 26th of July 2023, making it their fifth coup since their independence, plunging

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Niger Coup: Thousands Protest Outside French Embassy In Solidarity For Military

July 30, 2023

Thousands of Nigerien protesters gathered outside the French embassy in Niamey on Sunday in solidarity for the new military junta. READ ALSO: ECOWAS Gives Niger’s Military One-Week Ultimatum To Reinstate Bazoum AFP reports

Africa·Politics

Niger Republic In Throe Of Coups

July 28, 2023

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the military took over the reins of power yet again in Niger Republic. It is noteworthy that this is the fifth successful coup since the country gained

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Insecurity: Buhari Seeks Better Cooperation With Nigeria’s Neigbours

November 25, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for greater cooperation among neighbouring countries with Nigeria to better combat insurgents and other criminal elements threatening peace and stability across West Africa and the Sahel region.

FG's Deficit Continues To Widen As DMO Oversells October Bond Auction

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Niger Republic Denies Receiving N1.14 billion Vehicles From Nigerian Government

August 19, 2022

Niger Republic’s Minister of Defence, Alkassoum Indatou, said his country didn’t receive 10 vehicles from the Nigerian government as claimed by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed. Ahmed

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Insecurity: Buhari Seeks Drastic Measures Against Killings In Southeast

August 6, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his unequivocal condemnation of the attacks against non-indigenes and law enforcement officials by terrorists in the South East, promising all possible action in conducting a speedy investigation

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Niger Republic Honours Six ‘Brother Nigerians’ Dangote, Rabi’u, 2 Northern Governors, Buhari’s Aides

To mark its Independence Day commemorated on August 3, the Republic of Niger Wednesday honoured two Presidential aides, two businessmen and two state governors with their national honours in recognition of their roles as ‘brother Nigerians’ who have strengthened the promotion of

August 3, 2022

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ASR Africa Donates $3m For Devt Initiative In Niger Republic

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has awarded $3 million US Dollars to Niger Republic for development initiative from its ASR Africa Fund for Social Development & Renewal. ASR is a brain child of the Industrialist and founder of BUA

July 25, 2022

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