In a sad development, authorities in the Republic of Niger have confirmed the death of 23 soldiers in an ambush by armed militants. The soldiers were attacked with the…
In a sudden U-turn, the regional ECOWAS bloc has suspended the economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea. The decision was taken at a summit in…
Nigeria has critisised the decision of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to leave the ECOWAS bloc. Abuja accused the three countries under military authorities of denying their people the…
In a shocking move in the West African sub-region, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Sunday. They…
Niger has expanded its military ties with Russia as the two nations reached new agreements to intensify joint actions to stabilize the situation in the region. Details of the…
In what further highlights deteriorating relations between France and Niger, Paris announced on Tuesday that it has suspended operations in the West African country while citing diplomatic difficulties in…
Relations between France and Niger hit another lowest level as the junta in the West African country suspended all cooperation with the International Organization of Francophone nations, IOF. The…
Ties between France and Niger continue to deteriorate after the last French troops in the West African country stationed there to fight armed insurgents depart the capital, Niamey. A…