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Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of Niger’s military junta, reaffirms the country’s stance to stay out of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In an interview with the RTN news channel in Niamey, Tchiani emphasized that none of the Sahel nations, including Niger, would consider rejoining ECOWAS. The military administrations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and […]
The Republic of Niger is currently facing significant challenges in its uranium mining sector due to the sanctions imposed by the ECOWAS group. The Spectacles examines the adverse effects of these sanctions on uranium mining operations in Niger, shedding light on the critical issues faced by the industry and its potential consequences for the nation. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu asserted his commitment to advancing the interests of the Nigerian state and defending democracy, while addressing the regional standoff in Niger Republic. Speaking on Saturday during a meeting with U.S. Presidential Envoy & Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee, at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized […]
The military rulers who took control in Niamey on July 26 have demanded that the French ambassador leave Niger within 48 hours, as stated by the country’s foreign affairs minister on Friday, as reported by AFP. The decision to ask Sylvain Itte, the French ambassador, to depart within 48 hours follows his refusal to attend […]
Academics and stakeholders have sounded a warning that the continued existence of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as an organization is at stake if it does not take action to reinstate democratic governance in the Republic of Niger. This concern arises as experts unite in support of ECOWAS’s deliberation on employing military […]
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of the Niger junta, asserted that the military takeover in Niger averted a potential disaster for both Niger Republic and neighboring Nigeria. During a meeting in Niamey, Niger’s capital, with a Nigerian delegation of clerics, including Sheik Bala Lau, Chairman of Jam’atul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, Tchiani elaborated on the […]
Traders in Ghana express concern over potential negative business effects due to ECOWAS’ economic blockade of Niger Republic. Ghanaian traders worry that the ongoing economic blockade imposed on Niger Republic by ECOWAS could significantly impact their businesses. Following an ultimatum issued by ECOWAS Heads of State to the military junta in Niger last week, which […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament finds itself at odds regarding the appropriate response to the recent Niger coup. Within ECOWAS, a divergent range of opinions has emerged concerning potential military intervention against the Niger junta, reflecting a nuanced stance on the matter. A virtual extraordinary session convened on Saturday, drawing participation […]
Russia Cautions Against Military Intervention in Niger as Ecowas Gathers Standby Force Amidst the unfolding Niger coup crisis, Russia has issued a stern caution against any potential military intervention by regional bloc Ecowas, warning of a “protracted confrontation” and the destabilization of the entire Sahel region. Although Russia does not officially endorse the coup, the […]