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Niger’s post-coup military rulers have demanded in a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday that the United Nations coordinator in the West African country leave Niger within 72 hours. The foreign ministry said in the statement dated Tuesday that the government had ordered Louise Aubin, the UN’s resident and humanitarian …

The US State Department is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat as soon as next week, three US officials told CNN, a decision which could have dramatic implications on the ability of the US to work with a crucial counter-terrorism partner in the …

Niger’s coup leaders accused the head of the United Nations on Friday of obstructing their participation in the body’s General Assembly, saying it was “likely to undermine any effort to end the crisis in our country”. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres addressing the 2023 UNGA. Twitter/@antoniogutteres Rebel elite soldiers overthrew …

US President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for his effort towards preserving the rule of law and democracy in Niger Republic. On July 26, the Nigerien military, led by Amadou Abdramane, toppled the democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The military leadership also announced the dissolution of the nation’s constitution, …

Italy’s government said on Sunday it had reduced the number of troops it has in Niger to make room in its military base for civilians who may need protection from a fragile security situation. West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has threatened military intervention in Niger unless a July 26 military …

Electricity exported from Nigeria to Niger, Benin and Togo is based on Multilateral Energy Sales Agreement for which the recipient countries would not dam the waters that feed the major power plants in Kainji, Shiroro and Jebba, the Presidency explained on Tuesday. According the statement “it is most disappointing that …