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On Saturday, the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger signed a charter to establish a defense alliance, as announced by ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries during a press conference. Assimi Goita, the head of Mali’s ruling junta, took to X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, to express, “Today, alongside the […]
Niger’s coup leaders have initiated the deployment of military personnel along the border with Benin, as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) contemplates military intervention to reinstate constitutional order. According to reports from The Spectacles, a video shared on social media by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama depicts a convoy of military vehicles advancing […]
In response to the ongoing instability following the coup in July, the Pentagon has initiated significant changes to the deployment of American military assets in Niger. On Thursday, U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, revealed that troops and equipment are being repositioned within Niger, alongside the withdrawal of non-essential personnel. While specific numbers […]
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 […]
By Ahmad Danyaro In a world increasingly divided, the discourse on any societal or national concern is a crowded arena where supporters and opponents converge with equal fervour. However, amid this cacophony of opinions, it is imperative to reflect on the potential chaos looming over West Africa if the unsettling trend of coup d’états, epitomized […]
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 […]
Niger’s armed forces have reinforced the capital to prepare for potential conflict after the military junta, which has taken control of the country, refused to comply with a regional bloc’s ultimatum to relinquish power. Under the cover of nightfall on Sunday, approximately 40 pick-up trucks arrived, carrying troops from various regions of the nation. The […]