Niger

Macron Says Ambassador to Niger ‘Literally Held Hostage’

President Emmanuel Macron said France's envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy.

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US Military Resumes Surveillance Flights Over Niger

The US has resumed surveillance flights over Niger that were halted in the wake of the military takeover there but other activities remain paused.

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US Conducting ‘Precautionary’ Repositioning of Forces in Niger

The United States is moving some of its troops from a base in Niger's capital Niamey — where rebel officers seized power in a July coup.

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France Discussing Withdrawal of ‘Certain Military Elements’ From Niger

The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup.

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Niger Reopens Airspace Following Coup

Niger reopened its airspace nearly a month after imposing a ban following a military coup in July, the official Nigerien news agency said.

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Putchists Must Leave or Face ECOWAS Military Action, Niger FM Warns

Niger's top diplomat said ECOWAS was determined to take military action if the putschists who overthrew President Bazoum didn't stand down.

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Burkina Draws Up Law for Sending Troops to Post-Coup Niger

Burkina Faso's government has approved a bill authorizing the dispatch of troops to neighboring Niger, which faces threatened military intervention to restore civilian rule following a coup.

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Niger Coup Supporters Rally After French Ambassador Ordered Out

Thousands rallied in support of the coup after Niger's new military rulers gave France's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country.

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Niger to Let Burkina, Mali to Intervene on Its Soil if Attacked

The officers who took power in Niger said they would authorize the armies of neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali to intervene "in the event of aggression."

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African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup as 12 Troops Die in New Attack

The AU said it was suspending Niger but called for a report into the implications of a military operation to restore its president.

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