Niger junta seeks help from Wagner as ECOWAS deadline draws near
Niger’s military junta has sought help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline set by ECOWAS for President Mohamed Bazoum to be...
Niger Coup: Tinubu notifies Senate of planned military action
President Bola Tinubu has formally informed the Nigerian Senate of the plan by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to forcefully quash...
Senegal ready to send troops against Niger junta
Senegal says its troops will join a military action to restore democracy in Niger if the regional bloc Ecowas gives approval.
The pledge comes as...
US begins evacuation of citizens from Niger
The United States government has announced the temporary evacuation of non-emergency workers and their families in Niger following the current leadership crisis in the...
Reversing Niger coup will “send a message” – Nigeria’s defence chief
A collective ECOWAS decision towards restoring democratic order in Niger will send a "strong message" although a potential military action faces challenges, Nigeria’s defence...