World Aug 11 Why Niger is investigating the $5 million sale of the largest Mars rock found on Earth By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press
World May 31 Death toll rises to 151 after flooding in north-central Nigeria More than 3,000 people were displaced in the flooding in the town of Mokwa in Niger state, more than 180 miles west of Abuja, the capital of Africa’s most populous nation, a Niger state emergency agency spokesman said. By Taiwo Adebayo, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Dec 15 West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 member nations hit by coups In a first in the 15-nation bloc’s nearly 50 years of existence, the military juntas of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announced in January that they decided to leave ECOWAS, accusing it of “inhumane and irresponsible” coup-related sanctions and of… By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
World Jul 05 U.S. troops leaving Niger bases this weekend and in August after coup, commander says The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will leave a critical drone base in the West African country in August, ahead of a Sept. 15… By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press
World May 04 Watch 7:15 Departure of U.S. troops from Chad and Niger raises regional security concerns The African nations of Niger and Chad have both been key partners with the United States in combating terrorist groups in the region. But now that both countries are ruled by military regimes, that cooperation is in question. Ali Rogin… By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde
Mar 17 Niger’s junta ends cooperation with U.S., putting military operations at risk across Sahel By Jessica Donati, Sam Mednick, Associated Press The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger's junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by top U.S. officials. Continue reading
Jan 28 Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso withdraw from West Africa bloc over sanctions to reverse coups By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press West African nations Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have withdrawn from the regional economic bloc known as ECOWAS, their respective juntas announced Sunday. They accused the bloc of “inhumane” sanctions to reverse the coups in their nations. Continue reading
Oct 26 Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice By Dalatou Mamane, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Families in Niger say they are struggling after economic sanctions imposed in response to a military coup three months ago. Landlocked Niger is one of the world's poorest countries, and neighboring West African nations have closed their borders. Continue reading
Aug 31 Niger’s military regime orders police to expel French ambassador and revokes his diplomatic immunity By Sam Mednick, Associated Press A communique from Niger's foreign ministry says the ambassador "no longer enjoys the privileges and immunities attached to his status as a member of the diplomatic staff of the embassy."… Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 6:51 Why West African nations are seeing a spate of military coups By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn In recent years, several West African nations have seen the military seize control of the government. While there are unifying factors running through these coups, looking at each case individually helps explain what’s going on. Ali Rogin speaks with Kamissa… Continue watching