The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has rejected the Nigerien coup leader’s plan to lead the country for three years before restoring civilian rule. The organisation’s political commissioner, Abdel-Fatau Musa, said the timetable was unacceptable. On Saturday, Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani said a national dialogue was needed to lay …
Read More »ECOWAS chiefs of staff ready to intervene in Niger
West African military chiefs have said they are prepared to use force to restore democracy in Niger following last month’s coup if diplomacy fails. The generals from the Ecowas group of nations are meeting in Ghana to co-ordinate possible military intervention. The Ecowas peace and security commissioner, Abdel-Fatau Musah, said …
Read More »Niger coup leaders recall ambassador to Ivory Coast
Niger’s coup leaders have recalled their country’s ambassador in Ivory Coast saying comments by the Ivorian president had amounted to “praising armed action” against them, the BBC reported. Alassane Ouattara had spoken of his determination to see Niger’s democratically elected leader Mohamed Bazoum reinstated, on his return from a regional …
Read More »Niger ousted President to be tried for high treason
Niger’s ruling military leaders have announced their intention to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and “undermining the country’s security”. In a statement read on national television, army spokesman Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said they had gathered evidence against the ousted leader and referred to him as his “local …
Read More »Niger authorities accuse France of freeing terrorists
Niger’s coup leaders on Wednesday accused France of violating the closure of Niger’s airspace and “liberating the terrorists”, which they say constitutes a real plan to destabilize Niger. “French forces took off on Wednesday from N’Djamena, Chad, a military plane at 6:01 a.m. local time,” said a statement from the …
Read More »Niger coup leaders appoint new Prime minister
Niger coup leader Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has apppointed Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, a former finance minister as the new prime minister. Mr Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine replaces Mahamadou Ouhoumoudou, who was in Europe during the coup. Mr Zeine, reported to be in his 50s, served as cabinet director and finance …
Read More »ECOWAS breaks silence after its intervention deadline in Niger expired
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), announced that it would organize a summit on Thursday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to discuss the crisis in Niger. ECOWAS had given coup leaders seven days to reinstate the elected president or face the possibility of military intervention. However, the deadline …
Read More »Nigeria stops electricity supply to Niger
Nigerian authorities said on Wednesday they had cut off electricity supplies to their northern neighbor Niger after a military coup in the country. The move follows sanctions by Niger’s West African neighbors, local media reported. Niger is 70% energy dependent on Nigeria. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), …
Read More »Niger coup leaders accuse France of “wanting to intervene militarily”
Niger coup leaders who overthrew former President Mohamed Bazoum have accused France of wanting to intervene militarily in the country. According to a statement read on national television, France wanted to intervene militarily to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. “In its line of conduct, going in the direction of finding …
Read More »UN halts humanitarian operations in Niger
The United Nations says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger, after soldiers announced the overthrow of the country’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. It says more than four million people in the country are currently in need of humanitarian assistance. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded the immediate and unconditional …
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