European Union countries have adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July. This is aimed at strengthening measures taken by... read more →
Niger has banned all exports of liquefied petroleum gas or LPG until further notice. The military government says national production of the product should be used for domestic markets. Ajeck... read more →
Niger's military Junta has said it would end a military pact with neighbouring Benin Republic, accusing it of authorizing the deployment of troops on its territory for possible military intervention... read more →
West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS has demanded a shorter transition period from military rule to democracy in the Republic of Niger.
The United Kingdom's Minister of State for the Armed Forces, James Heappey says the UK would support the regional bloc, ECOWAS, to ensure that constitutional order returns to Niger. He... read more →
Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has promised to return the West African nation to civilian rule in three years. He made the pledge after meeting with mediators from West... read more →
West African army chiefs were due to hold a second and final day of talks in Ghana's capital Accra, where they have been hashing out the details of a possible... read more →
The West African bloc ECOWAS stands ready to intervene militarily in Niger. This will only occur should diplomatic efforts to reverse a coup there fail. Reuters reports that Niger military... read more →
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 →
The Economic Community of West African States has strongly condemned threats by Niger's military rulers to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. The military Junta in Niger on Sunday said it... read more →