French firm Orano says it lost contact with its Niger office after local police raided uranium subsidiaries and seized equipment.
Niger raids French uranium offices amid Orano’s struggles Read More »
EU scrambles to address potential consequences of a recent coup in Niger, which could lead to a significant increase in migration.
EU votes after Niger coup raising migrant concerns Read More »
West Africa sends a clear message to coup leaders in Niger: comply with ECOWAS demands or face continued economic and political isolation.
ECOWAS demands progress from Niger coup leaders before lifting sanctions Read More »
‘Our support for ECOWAS will remain steadfast,’ says French spokeswoman
France to decide fate of embassy in Niger when ambassador returns Read More »
In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory
Niger accuses France of preparing for potential military intervention Read More »
The closure had compelled Air France and other European airlines to halt certain flights and divert their routes across the African continent, as landlocked Niger, which is over twice the size of France, typically intersects with numerous flight paths across Africa.
Niger junta reopens air space after coup – transport ministry Read More »
France says it is ready to respond to attacks in Niger
France ready to respond if military or diplomatic facilities in Niger targeted Read More »
Reports ‘supposedly carried by’ French news agency are false, should be treated as ‘fake news’
ECOWAS denies reports of suggesting 9-month transition for Niger Read More »
ECOWAS suggested a nine-month transition back to democracy for Niger’s new regime.
ECOWAS proposes nine-month transition period to Nigerien military Read More »
Niger’s junta has revoked the diplomatic immunity of the French ambassador, Sylvain Itte, and ordered the police to expel him from the country
Niger junta orders expulsion of French ambassador, revokes diplomatic immunity Read More »
