Beijing to Mediate
Chinese ambassador to Niger says Beijing to mediate in settling the crisis Niamey welcomes move and says French troops have to leave The Chinese government...
Sick and Hungry
United Nations sends request to ECOWAS to lift blockade on food and medicines supplies to the sick and hungry in Niger United Nations (UN) officials...
Notice to Move
Niger gives its forces 24 hours notice to move in event of ECOWAS attack as bloc admits it intends to pursue a diplomatic solution The...
Kicked Out
French ambassador to Niger kicked out of the country following Paris's hostile acts Burkinabe and Malian officials call ECOWAS sanctions inhumane The military government of...
Tripartite Defence
A tripartite defence pact has been signed by Niger Burkina Faso and Mali authorising forces to defend each other in event of an ECOWAS attack...
Eager for War
ECOWAS eager for war with Niger official says long negotiations will lead nowhere as WFP calls for lifting of sanctions The Economic Community of West...
French Request
Algeria denies French request to use its airspace for a Niger operation Egypt insists on a peaceful resolution Algeria turned down a request from France...
National Dialogue
Niger's military ruler calls for national dialogue and a three year transition plan as PM warns West not to push them into the arms of...
D-Day Decided
United States finalising evacuation plans of its drone bases in Niger as West African bloc says D-Day decided Niger deploys forces to border with Nigeria...
Backing or Opposing?
White House refuses to rule out backing or opposing regime change in Niger as Russian President tells his Malian counterpart solution must be peaceful The...