Paris demands ‘immediate’ release of French official in Niger
Foreign Ministry says Stephane Jullien, counsellor for French citizens abroad, was arrested Friday
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Burkina junta lifts suspension of radio station critical of Niger
Niger’s democratically elected leader was ousted on July 26 by members of the Presidential Guard.
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Niger accuses France of preparing for potential military intervention
In a statement broadcast on state television overnight, the junta reiterated its demand for the withdrawal of French troops from its territory
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US military pulls non-essential personnel, repositions some troops in Niger
Prior to this repositioning, there were 1,100 troops stationed in the West African nation.
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Niger’s PM: Negotiations are underway for the withdrawal of French troop...
France has around 1,500 troops in the Sahel state, many of them deployed at an air base near the capital Niamey.
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Niger junta reopens air space after coup – transport ministry
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.
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Thousands gather in Niamey to demand withdrawal of French troops
Thousands gather in Niger, calling for withdrawal of French troops
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France ready to respond if military or diplomatic facilities in Niger targeted
France says it is ready to respond to attacks in Niger
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ECOWAS denies reports of suggesting 9-month transition for Niger
Reports ‘supposedly carried by’ French news agency are false, should be treated as ‘fake news’
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ECOWAS proposes nine-month transition period to Nigerien military
ECOWAS suggested a nine-month transition back to democracy for Niger’s new regime.
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