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US Troops Leaving Bases in Niger

US Troops Leaving Bases in Niger

The US has until September 15 to complete the withdrawal.
08.07.2024

"Sahel" will bury French Africa

"Sahel" will bury French Africa

The Alliance des Etats du Sahel (AES) will create a monetary union and turn into a confederation
06.12.2023

Military Coup Ousts Bongo Political Dynasty in Gabon

Military Coup Ousts Bongo Political Dynasty in Gabon

On Wednesday, a month after a military coup in Niger, the military ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba in Gabon, an oil-rich former French colony in central Africa
01.09.2023

China Calls for Peace, Order to Be Restored in Gabon While West Expresses Concerns over Self-Interest

China Calls for Peace, Order to Be Restored in Gabon While West Expresses Concerns over Self-Interest

Military coups show "failure of West-promoted governance and political reforms"
01.09.2023

A "Desperate" Nuland in Africa

A "Desperate" Nuland in Africa

A South African official met an unprepared and “desperate” Victoria Nuland, begging for local help rolling back the popular coup in Niger. The recent BRICS conference might give Nuland even more to fret about, reports Anya Parampil
01.09.2023

Niger Orders Police to Expel French Ambassador

Niger Orders Police to Expel French Ambassador

France ignored a deadline for its ambassador to leave and is threatening military action
01.09.2023

Protests Against French Troops Intensify in Niger as War Looms

Protests Against French Troops Intensify in Niger as War Looms

The military government in Niamey has ordered French troops to leave by Sept. 2. With Macron refusing to withdraw and backing possible ECOWAS military intervention, tensions are rising
31.08.2023

Another Regime in "French Africa" Is Toppled

Another Regime in "French Africa" Is Toppled

Military officers in Gabon on Wednesday overthrew and arrested the country’s president, whose family ruled since 1967. It is the fourth coup in a former French African colony in the past three years as pressure mounts on Paris
31.08.2023

ECOWAS Sanctions Preventing Food and Aid Deliveries to Niger

ECOWAS Sanctions Preventing Food and Aid Deliveries to Niger

The West African bloc imposed harsh sanctions on Niger in response to the July 26 coup
30.08.2023

Macron Says France Will Support ECOWAS Military Action in Niger

Macron Says France Will Support ECOWAS Military Action in Niger

France is refusing to withdraw its ambassador from Niger
29.08.2023

Niger Places Military on "Maximum Alert" Over Fears of ECOWAS Invasion

Niger Places Military on "Maximum Alert" Over Fears of ECOWAS Invasion

ECOWAS has been threatening to intervene to reinstate President Bazoum
28.08.2023

The People of Niger Want to Shatter Resignation

The People of Niger Want to Shatter Resignation

Most countries of the Sahel were under French rule for almost a century before they emerged from direct colonialism in 1960, only to slip into neocolonial structures persisting today
25.08.2023

Niger Coup Takes Bonapartist Turn

Niger Coup Takes Bonapartist Turn

Niger faces a "messy" situation rather than a revolutionary situation. Perhaps, certain Bonapartist elements are discernible — for which, of course, there is plenty of blame to go around
24.08.2023

Algerian Radio Report Says France Is Planning Intervention in Niger

Algerian Radio Report Says France Is Planning Intervention in Niger

Algeria is opposed to any intervention to reinstate ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum
23.08.2023

Niger Junta Holds Talks With ECOWAS Delegation

Niger Junta Holds Talks With ECOWAS Delegation

The talks came after ECOWAS agreed to launch a military intervention if diplomacy fails
21.08.2023

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