Niger junta rejects new AU, ECOWAS mission
Niger's junta rejected a diplomatic mission from Ecowas and the AU on Tuesday, further escalating the standoff over the July 26 coup.
The junta, which...
Germany threatens Niger coup plotters with prosecution
Germany has warned Niger coup plotters not to commit acts of violence against the detained President Mohamed Bazoum. It threatened sanctions and prosecution.
A spokesman...
Airlines cancel flights, ticket prices up as Niger closes airspace
Airlines have rerouted, and in some cases cancelled, international flights after Niger closed its airspace Sunday night, making it more difficult for planes to...
Italy urges ECOWAS to extend Niger deadline for reinstating Bazoum
Italy has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to extend its deadline for the restoration of Niger's ousted president.
Italian Foreign...
Niger Coup: Nigerian Senate opposes Tinubu’s plan for military action
The Nigerian Senate has refused to back military intervention in Niger after soldiers there seized power and the regional body ECOWAS threatened force to...