Renewal of Franco-African Relations: Challenges and Limits in the Post-Colonial Era

2023-11-04 05:00:32 This November 28, 2017, the atmosphere is feverish in the central amphitheater of the Joseph Ki-Zerbo University in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, built with Libyan funds during the era of Muammar Gaddafi. “There is no longer any African policy for France”affirms Emmanuel Macron to the applause of the students, whom he tries to get … Read more

President Mohamed Bazoum’s Escape Attempt: The Truth Unveiled

2023-11-01 01:01:08 Mohamed Bazoum, in Sara-Koira (Niger), September 11, 2021. BOUREIMA HAMA / AFP The attorney general at the Niamey Court of Appeal, Salissou Chaïbou, affirmed, Tuesday, October 31, that there had been an attempt to escape by President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown by a coup d’état in Niger and sequestered, after that the lawyers of … Read more

The Economic Impact of the Niger Coup: How Benin’s Port Closure Affects Trade and Regional Supply Chains

2023-10-26 23:56:00 More than three months after the coup in Niger, the economic consequences continue to be felt throughout the region. And particularly in one of Niamey’s major trading partners: Benin. The corridor from the port of Cotonou to the Nigerien capital is one of the main food supply channels. But since the ECOWAS sanctions, … Read more

3 months after the coup in Niger, the country is sinking into crisis under the weight of sanctions

2023-10-26 21:50:19 Published on : 26/10/2023 – 23:50 Three months ago, the president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown by military coup leaders. The coup sparked strong criticism from the international community as well as the majority of ECOWAS members – who demand a return to constitutional order – refused by the military. Result: the … Read more

Has ECOWAS reversed its military intervention?

2023-10-25 19:39:42 It appears that the option of military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Niger has been temporarily put on hold. Several countries which had announced their intention to make troops available to ECOWAS have, for the moment, demobilized their forces. In official circles in Bissau, Dakar and Abidjan, … Read more

European Union Approves Sanctions Framework Against Nigerien Junta: Strengthening Measures against the Crisis

2023-10-23 21:34:10 This is a new step towards toughening up against the Nigerien junta. European foreign ministers approved this Monday, October 23, the creation of a framework of sanctions against the junta in Niamey. After general sanctions against the country, we could move on to specific cases. Published on: 10/23/2023 – 11:34 p.m. 1 mn … Read more

Washington calls military takeover in Niger a coup and cuts aid

2023-10-10 20:17:08 Published on : 10/10/2023 – 22:17 The United States on Tuesday formally described the military takeover in Niger this summer as a coup d’état and consequently announced the elimination of some 500 million dollars in economic aid. On July 26, the military deposed and detained the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, a partner of … Read more

Jean-Michel Cavalli’s Departure: Reflections on Niger’s Football Performance and Coaching Legacy

2023-10-07 20:29:10 In post for 3 years at the head of the Niger selection, Jean-Michel Cavalli left his functions by mutual agreement with his Federation, at the end of his contract which ran until the end of September. The latest results obtained by Niger and the native of Ajaccio have been negative: 6 defeats in … Read more