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  1. Political Tensions Rise as Niger Junta Plans Release of Ousted President Bazoum

    Africa Political Tensions Rise as Niger Junta Plans Release of Ousted President Bazoum

    The military junta in Niger Republic finds itself in a challenging predicament as plans to release ousted President Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, Khadija, are confirmed by multiple sources. Despite the agreement, Bazoum insists on remaining within Niger, backed by France's President Emmanuel...
  2. Nigeria Resumes Energy Supply to Niger Amid ECOWAS Policy Shift

    Nigeria Nigeria Resumes Energy Supply to Niger Amid ECOWAS Policy Shift

    Nigeria has agreed to reinstate electricity supply to Niger Republic following the lifting of sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision to restore power comes in the wake of an extraordinary summit held in Abuja, where ECOWAS resolved to lift sanctions...
  3. Niger Coup Leaders Justify Swift Exit from ECOWAS, Pledge Not to Rejoin

    Nigeria Niger Coup Leaders Justify Swift Exit from ECOWAS, Pledge Not to Rejoin

    General Abdourahamane Tchiani, head of the military junta in Niger Republic, has declared that none of the Sahel countries, including Niger, will rejoin the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking to RTN news channel in Niamey, General Tchiani reaffirmed the decision made by...
  4. Nigerian Travellers Concerned As Niger Republic Bars Nigerian Bound Flights From Airspace

    Nigeria Nigerian Travellers Concerned As Niger Republic Bars Nigerian Bound Flights From Airspace

    The military government in Niger Republic has reinforced its ban on flights from Nigeria, maintaining that flights originating from Nigeria will not be permitted to land in Niger. This decision was communicated through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the country's airspace management...
  5. Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Niger Republic Cautions Nigeria Against ECOWAS Exit Fallout

    Nigeria Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Niger Republic Cautions Nigeria Against ECOWAS Exit Fallout

    Niger Republic voices concerns over the potential strain on historic ties with Nigeria following the joint decision, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The countries criticize ECOWAS for imposing sanctions and cite regional...
  6. ECOWAS Suspends Niger Republic Following Military Coup

    Africa ECOWAS Suspends Niger Republic Following Military Coup

    The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally suspended the Republic of Niger's membership until constitutional order is restored in the country. The decision was announced in a statement released after the summit of heads of state and government held in Abuja on Sunday...
  7. Niger Republic Asserts Sovereignty: French Ambassador Departs Amidst Tensions

    Africa Niger Republic Asserts Sovereignty: French Ambassador Departs Amidst Tensions

    In a move that underscores the changing dynamics of West African politics, Sylvain Itte, the French ambassador to the Niger Republic, has left the country. This departure comes a month after the military junta, which took over power in Niger, ordered his expulsion. According to Legit.ng former...
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    Politics ECOWAS Calls in Standby Force to Restore Constitutional Order in Niger Republic

    In a crucial decision, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has summoned its standby force to reestablish constitutional order in the Niger Republic following the recent coup. This declaration was made during an Extraordinary ECOWAS meeting in Abuja by its President, Omar Alieu...
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    Politics BREAKING: Niger Republic Cuts Off Ties With Nigeria As Peace Talk Fails - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/breaking-niger-republic-cuts-off-ties-with-nigeria-as-peace-talk-fails/
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    Politics FG Set To Construct Refinery Between Niger Republic And Katsina - Nairaland

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    Politics Buhari Heads To Niger For ECOWAS Taskforce Meeting On Common Currency

    President Muhammadu Buhari depart for Niamey, Republic of Niger, to participate in a meeting on common currency for the West African sub-region. Member countries of the ECOWAS Task Force on Common Currency are ‎Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Niger. The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun...
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    Metro Deadly Floods Loom, NEMA Issues Evacuation Notice To Communities Along River Niger

    The National Emergency Management Agency has advised communities along the river Niger to evacuate immediately to safer ground over the likelihood of floods that may occur at any moment from now. The Director General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani-Sidi, who gave the advice said the agency received...
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    World Boko Haram Attacks Niger Village During Ministers' Visit, Kills 7 Policemen

    Suspected members of the Boko Haram sect on Friday attacked a village in Niger while a delegation of ministers were visiting. They killed seven policemen and injured 12 others in a fiery gun battle. The ministers were unharmed. The attack happened on Thursday in a village in the region of...
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