The Economic Community of West African States has condemned the killings of Niger soldiers by armed groups. Niger's defence ministry said 17 soldiers were killed and 20 others wounded on... read more →
Coup leaders in Niger are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc. This is according to a group of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars. Their visit... read more →
The United States will hold the junta that took power in Niger accountable for the safety of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and detained members of the government,... read more →
West African heads of state hold a summit today. It's aiming to agree on a plan of action for Niger, where coup leaders have refused to stand down despite the... read more →
Niger's junta revoked a raft of military cooperation agreements with France. This is a decision that could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region after the ouster... read more →
West African defense chiefs conclude a two-day meeting on Thursday. There they discussed last week's coup in Niger - talks they have promised will send a strong message about their... read more →