US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition
Niger’s junta asks US to withdraw military from the country over disagreements with Washington.
US to withdraw military personnel from Niger
There were a little over 1000 US troops in Niger as of last year, where the U.S. military operated.
Hundreds rally in Niger’s capital to push for US military departure
Thousands took to the streets of Niger’s capital yesterday to demand the departure of US troops.
Niger revokes military accord with US: Junta spokesperson
Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says.
Junta-led Sahel states to form joint force to fight insurgents
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have agreed to set up a joint force to tackle Sahel’s security threats.
West African bloc lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger
The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would lift strict sanctions on Niger
Niger names new ministers of mining and energy in reshuffle
Niger’s military government has named new ministers of mining and energy in a government reshuffle.
ECOWAS to hold extraordinary meeting over junta states’ exit decision
ECOWAS schedules an extraordinary meeting of its mediation and security council for Feb. 8
West Africa’s ‘Brexit’ moment spells trouble for the region
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger exist from ECOWAS reverses decades of regional integration…
African Union urges dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led states
AU calls for dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led countries who have said they will leave the bloc
ECOWAS chair Nigeria slams juntas’ move to quit bloc
Nigerian foreign ministry says those seeking to leave ECOWAS were not acting in good faith.
Military-led Sahel states rally thousands to support alliance
The Prime Ministers of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali affirmed their commitment to a shared future.
Niger junta agrees on plan to restore democracy
ECOWAS said it would progressively ease sanctions on Niger based on the outcome of those talks.
West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum
West African court calls for reinstatement of ousted president of Niger Mohamed Bazoum
ECOWAS to negotiate with Niger junta on return to democracy
ECOWAS set up a committee of three leaders to negotiate with Niger’s military junta.
Johannesburg hosts Agoa amid changes to US-Africa Trade programme
The Agoa program grants eligible African countries preferential trade benefits.
Biden to remove four African nations from AGOA beneficiary status
Biden has announced plans to end the beneficiary designations of four African countries from AGOA
Withdrawal of French troops from Niger nearly half-complete
Another French military convoy is scheduled to leave Niger for Chad in the coming days.
Niger cuts 2023 budget by 40% as post-coup sanctions bite
Niger slashed its 2023 budget by 40% due to international sanctions following a July coup.
French troops set to withdraw from Niger
France will start to withdraw its troops from Niger this week.