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French ambassador will stay in Niger despite pressure to leave: Macron
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
President Emmanuel Macron has said that France’s ambassador to Niger will stay in the Sahel country in spite of the pressure being mounted to leave by the leaders of the recent coup
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West Africa bloc agree for 'D-Day' for military intervene in Niger to rest
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to a "D-Day" for the possible military intervention to restore the democracy in Niger after the Presidential Guard toppled the government and removed President Mohamed Bazoum last month.
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Niger military sends reinforcements to capital
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup d’etat by the presidential guard. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) responded days later by enacting sanctions and issuing an ultimatum to the ruling milit
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Niger: Acting US deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland meets junta mem
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Nuland is the highest level US official to meet in person with the military putschists. Her trip to the capital city of Niamey – made at the request of Secretary of State Antony Blinken – comes less than two weeks after members of Niger’s presidential guard seized power and a day after the d
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Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday.
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Niger: ECOWAS sets deadline for coup leaders until Sunday to reinstate Pre
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have said they have finalised a plan for a potential military intervention in Niger. The regional bloc has given coup leaders in Niger until Sunday to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum, German News Agency DW repor
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Germany suspends financial aid to Niger, halt cooperation after coup
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
At a press conference, a representative of the German foreign ministry said that all direct assistance payments to the Nigerian central government will be halted until further notice.
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US extends support to ECOWAS, demands immediate release of President Bazou
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The United States on Monday extended support to the leadership of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to defend constitutional order in Niger.
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Niger: Pro-coup protestors attack French Embassy, shout "long live Putin"
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Despite requests from the Kremlin to release the nation's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, protesters chanted support for Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
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US calls for immediate release of Niger President after apparent coup atte
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The United States is "gravely concerned" and condemned the coup attempt in Niger and called for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Soldiers blockade Niger President Bazoum’s palace
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to the presidency and security officials, ministries close to the palace have also been blocked off, making it impossible for palace employees to enter their workplaces. However, there was calm in other areas of Niamey, the capital.
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G Balasubramanian accredited as India's Permanent Representative to Econom
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
India's High Commissioner to Nigeria G. Balasubramanian has been concurrently accredited as India's Permanent Representative to the Economic Community of West African States.
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