World Aug 04 In Niger, the U.S. seeks to hang on to its last, best counterterrorism outpost in West Africa Abandoning Niger risks not only a surge in jihadist groups in West Africa, but even greater influence by Russia's Wagner mercenary group.
World Aug 04 Niger's president pleads for help as mutinous soldiers sever French military ties Niger's military junta says it is severing military agreements with France, its former colonial ruler. And a regional delegation's efforts at negotiation with the junta have quickly deadlocked.
Politics Aug 03 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing as hundreds rally in support of Niger junta Hundreds of people rallied in support of Niger's ruling junta in the capital on Thursday, denouncing France and others who have criticized a recent coup — as the country’s military leaders sought to exploit anti-Western sentiment to shore up their…
World Aug 03 Hundreds of people in Niger rally in support of country's new ruling junta Thursday's protest comes as the country’s military leaders seek to exploit anti-Western sentiment to shore up their takeover.
World Aug 02 Europe evacuates foreigners from Niger as tensions rise after coup European militaries are continuing to evacuate foreign nationals in Niger, with a third French military flight expected to depart the African nation's capital.
World Aug 01 Niger coup leaders gain support from neighbors as France plans evacuation In hotels in the capital, French and other European citizens, including some who have worked in the country for years, packed their bags awaiting news of where and when the evacuation would happen.
World Jul 31 West African nations threaten force if Niger's president isn't reinstated after coup West African nations have given Niger's coup leaders one week to reinstate the country's democratically elected president and have threatened to use forces if the demands aren't met.
World Jul 30 French embassy in Niger attacked during pro-junta rally in capital Thousands of people backing the coup in Niger marched through the streets of the capital denouncing the country's former colonial power, and setting a door at the French Embassy ablaze on Sunday before the army broke up the crowd.
Politics Jul 28 Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state after coup The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended the takeover and asked for support from the nation and international partners.
World Jul 28 Niger coup leader calls for support from people and international partners The general who led a coup in Niger has defended the takeover on state television and asked for support from the nation and international partners.