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WEBAug 9, 2024 · Stay on top of Niger latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
At least 12 soldiers killed in recent Niger attacks, army says
WEB1 day ago · Niamey, Niger — A series of ambushes and explosions across military-run Niger killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded 30 others recently, the army announced on state-run television Wednesday.
Niger | AP News
WEBHeavy rains and floods killed 21 people and affected over 6,000 since the end of May, a public official announced on Thursday evening. 8 people died by drowning and 13 after their homes collapsed, the Director General of Civil Protection of Niger, Colonel Boubacar Bako, said on national television. June 21.
Niger ends military agreement with US, calls it ‘profoundly unfair’
WEBMar 17, 2024 · CNN — Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defense to operate in Niger – days...
Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to …
WEBAug 12, 2023 · Tensions are escalating between Niger’s new military regime and the West African regional bloc that has ordered troops deployed to restore Niger’s flailing democracy.
What’s next as ‘heavy-handed’ US negotiates pullout from Niger?
WEBMay 1, 2024 · The United States is preparing to withdraw more than 1,000 military personnel from Niger, once a front-line partner in its war against the ISIL (ISIS) group and al-Qaeda affiliates in the Sahel...
Niger coup: US envoy holds 'difficult' talks with junta - BBC
WEBAug 7, 2023 · A senior US official has held face-to-face talks with Niger's military leaders following last month's coup. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said the conversations had been ...
U.S. sees 'narrow opportunity' to reverse coup in Niger as ousted ...
WEBAug 1, 2023 · NIAMEY, Niger — The United States still sees a “narrow” window of opportunity to reverse a military takeover in Niger, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, as Chad’s leader met with the...
Niger coup: ECOWAS delegation meets deposed president, …
WEBAug 19, 2023 · A delegation from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has met Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum and held talks with military government leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani.
Niger coup widely condemned, countries urge return to order
WEBJul 28, 2023 · NIAMEY, July 27 (Reuters) - Niger President Mohamed Bazoum remained held in the presidential palace on Thursday afternoon and it was unclear who was in charge of the country after soldiers on...