2023-08-05 10:18:31 France, through the voice of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, said on Saturday that it supported “with firmness and determination” the efforts of ECOWAS to defeat the putsch attempt in Niger. A statement that comes on the eve of the end of an ultimatum from the West African bloc, which says … Read more
2023-08-04 19:01:38 With our regional correspondent, Jean-Luc Aplogan It is a robust mandate that is given to the force that will be committed in the event of a military intervention in Niger. This includes the use of force with authorized offensive actions. From good sources, we learn that Nigeria will have a leading role with … Read more
2023-08-04 00:40:54 The situation remains tense in Niger, more than a week after the putschist military coup of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland (CNSP), now in power. Earlier in the evening of August 3, a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Niamey, with the aim … Read more
2023-08-03 23:13:29 The putschists in Niger declared Thursday evening to denounce several military agreements concluded with France. They also announced that they would “end” the “functions” of Niger’s ambassadors to France, the United States, Nigeria and Togo, and warned that they would retaliate “immediately” in the event of “aggression or attempted aggression” of ECOWAS. Follow … Read more
2023-08-03 00:57:45 The United States ordered the evacuation of its non-essential staff from its embassy in Niger on Wednesday evening, after the military coup against Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. For its part, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked Niamey to ensure that the security of its embassy “will be fully guaranteed”. Follow our … Read more
2023-08-02 12:54:34 With our regional correspondent, Serge Daniel The meeting of chiefs of staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) begins this Wednesday, August 2 in Abuja, capital of Nigeria. For three days, they will work on a plan for a possible military intervention in Niger after the coup that overthrew President … Read more
2023-07-31 21:28:38 Published on : 31/07/2023 – 23:28 The indictment of the Senegalese opponent, Ousmane Sonko, has led to numerous demonstrations in the streets of major Senegalese cities including Dakar and Ziguinchor. Less than two hours after his indictment, his party, the PASTEF, was dissolved by decree. Alioune Sall, deputy member of PASTEF, and Seydou … Read more
« The mission has been on the ground and seen what is happening there. The situation is complex and dynamic “, explains Dr. Ugbé Sintiki, director of humanitarian and social affairs at the ECOWAS commission. Attacks by armed groups have caused massive population displacements. The numbers are on the rise. On January 31, Burkina Faso … Read more