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Meteorite NWA 16788 is displayed at Sotheby’s auction in New York

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 in Nigeria floods caused by heavy rain
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 African Leaders attend he 66th ordinary session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Heads of State...
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.-led troops withdraw from Iraq's Taji base
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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."…

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Aug 26

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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…

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