Niger

Niger’s military junta digs in with cabinet appointments

Published on: August 10, 2023
15:06

Niamey, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) The military junta that seized power in Niger two weeks ago has appointed new cabinet ministers and barred most international meditators from the country as it works to entrench itself in power.

UN chief calls for respect for Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum

Published on: August 10, 2023
07:42

United Nations, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary General António Guterres called for the immediate release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, after learning that he and his family are being held in precarious living conditions.

Türkiye evacuates its citizens from Niger

Published on: August 9, 2023
13:18

Ankara, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) A Turkish Airlines flight arrived in Istanbul with Turkish citizens coming from Niger, a country that suffered a military coup last July.

UN warns of arrests and constitutional order in Niger

Published on: August 8, 2023
15:47

United Nations, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) expressed on Tuesday its deep concern for the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum as well as for the health and welfare of all detainees amid the Niger conflict.

Military junta appoints civilian economist as prime minister

Published on: August 8, 2023
10:38

Niamey, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The provisional military government of Niger appointed Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, a civilian economist who is a veteran in government posts, as prime minister.

African body to discuss situation in Niger

Published on: August 7, 2023
13:16

Abuja, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) informed that leaders of the countries of that bloc will meet next Thursday in Nigeria to discuss the current political situation in Niger.

Neighboring countries show support to Niger’s military junta

Published on: August 7, 2023
11:44

Niamey, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Burkina Faso and Mali dispatched a joint delegation to this capital in support of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), the military junta that governs Niger after the ouster of pro-West president Mohamed Bazoum.

Niger’s military authorities are taking extreme measures

Published on: August 7, 2023
11:13

Niamey, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) The Government deployed forces here, closed the airspace and mobilized the youth in case that the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) launches its announced military operation on Monday.

Ultimatum deadline raises questions for Niger

Published on: August 6, 2023
09:27

Niamey, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) No preparations in particular seem to be taking place in the capital of Niger despite the fact that the ultimatum of the Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) for the reinstatement of ousted Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum expires today.

Niger suspends military cooperation with France

Published on: August 4, 2023
07:35

Niamey, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The new military authorities of Niger announced the suspension of military cooperation agreements with France and rejected any type of foreign military intervention.

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