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Gunfire Near Niamey Airport Subsides, Authorities Say

January 29, 2026

Authorities say the situation near Niger’s main international airport has stabilised following reports of heavy gunfire and explosions early on Thursday, though the cause remains unclear. Residents near Diori Hamani International Airport,

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ECOWAS Urges Member States’ Co-operation As Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Exit Takes Effect

January 29, 2025

By Chigozie Nwabunwanne The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), has urged its member states to cooperate with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic as their exit from the group takes

Africa·Politics

ECOWAS Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months To Reconsider Membership Withdrawal

December 15, 2024

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has given Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger six months to reconsider their decision to withdraw

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Job Losses – ECOWAS

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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Jobs – ECOWAS

February 26, 2024

ECOWAS has said the move by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to withdraw their membership could lead to the suspension of ECOWAS projects valued at over $500 million in those countries.

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ECOWAS Lifts Economic, Travel Sanctions On Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger On Humanitarian Ground

February 25, 2024

Barely one month after Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger announced intention to exit from the Economic Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), the regional group has lifted economic and travel sanctions

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ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit Threatens $277bn Trade

January 30, 2024

The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises concerns about the potential weakening of the economic bloc’s $277.22 billion trade with

Africa·Politics

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

January 29, 2024

Cracks within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leading to the exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic from the group at once, reflects Nigeria’s diminishing regional and global

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We’re Yet To Receive Formal Withdrawal Notice From Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger – ECOWAS

January 28, 2024

ECOWAS has declared that it is yet to receive any formal direct notification of membership withdrawal from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.

President Macron Calls Emergency Meeting As Protest Over Teenager’s Death Batters France

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France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

September 25, 2023

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has announced the recall of its ambassador and all diplomats currently in the Niger Republic as political crisis in the West country rises. The French president also

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Nigerian President Advocates Return To Democracy In Niger Amidst Regional Tensions

September 1, 2023

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has advocated return to democracy in neighboring Niger Republic, drawing parallels with his own country’s historical transition in the late 1990s. This proposal comes amid escalating tensions in

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Timelines Of Recent Coups Across Africa

August 30, 2023

By Isaac Chukwuebuka Chibuife A group of high-ranking military officers of the Gabonese Armed Forces, announced on national television early Wednesday morning that they had nullified the country’s election results and have

Africa·Politics

Niger Coup: Military Intervention Dangerous – Obaze

August 5, 2023

Veteran diplomat, Ambassador Oseloka Obaze, has warned against the use of military of force in dealing with the military junta in Niger. In tweet on Friday, Obaze, the Campaign Manager of the

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MTN Nigeria Experiences Glitches, As Pro-Niger Hackers Attack Firm’s Network

August 4, 2023

MTN Nigeria’s network was attacked by Pro-Nigerien hackers, Anonymous Sudan, on Wednesday. This was revealed by the hackers and an official in the network provider. Anonymous Sudan said it attacked the network

Africa·Opinion

How Niger Coup Renews, Deepens Scramble For Africa

August 2, 2023

The litany of coups in Africa since 2020 seems to have reignited a shouldering scramble for the continent, which has seen military and business interests from China and Russia. While calling for

Military Coup In Niger Will Amounts To Digging Africa's Grave- PeacePro

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Military Coup In Niger Will Amount To Digging Africa’s Grave- PeacePro

July 31, 2023

A peacebuilding think tank, Foundation for Peace Professionals also known as PeacePro has called on the leadership of the African Union (AU) and ECOWAS to never contemplate military intervention in Niger Republic.

Tinubu Sets Up Committee To Tackle Flood Crisis

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Niger Coup: We Won’t Allow Any Undemocratic Action In ECOWAS Region – Tinubu

July 26, 2023

Nigeria’s President and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Bola Tinubu, has stated that no form of illegitimate takeover of a democratically elected government will be allowed in

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Gunfire Near Niamey Airport Subsides, Authorities Say

ECOWAS Urges Member States’ Co-operation As Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Exit Takes Effect

ECOWAS Gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Six Months To Reconsider Membership Withdrawal

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdrawal May Stop $500m Projects, Threaten Regional Security, Jobs – ECOWAS

ECOWAS Lifts Economic, Travel Sanctions On Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger On Humanitarian Ground

ECOWAS: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger’s Exit Threatens $277bn Trade

ECOWAS Split Reflects Nigeria’s Waning Regional, Global Influence – Obaze

We’re Yet To Receive Formal Withdrawal Notice From Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger – ECOWAS

France Recalls Ambassador, Withdraws Troops From Niger

Nigerian President Advocates Return To Democracy In Niger Amidst Regional Tensions

Timelines Of Recent Coups Across Africa

Niger Coup: Military Intervention Dangerous – Obaze

MTN Nigeria Experiences Glitches, As Pro-Niger Hackers Attack Firm’s Network

How Niger Coup Renews, Deepens Scramble For Africa

Military Coup In Niger Will Amount To Digging Africa’s Grave- PeacePro

Niger Coup: We Won’t Allow Any Undemocratic Action In ECOWAS Region – Tinubu

Man Sets His Mother Ablaze In Niger, Gives Reason For His Actions

At Least Thirteen Children Killed in Latest Attack in Niger

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