APIn Niger and surrounding countries, pro-Russian (and anti-Western) sentiment is growing NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 13:02 Eva de Vries Foreign editor Eva de Vries Foreign editor After Mali and Burkina Faso, Niger is also strengthening ties with Russia. This week landed a group of military trainers and employees of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the capital … Read more
After three months in limbo, a specialized UN Commission made a decision. The ambassador of the transitional government of Niger will now be able to represent Niamey in New York. Last September, the UN banned him from accessing the General Assembly, observing the directives transmitted by the Security Council which continued to recognize the government … Read more
ANP There has been unrest in Niger since the coup in July NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 15:28 The French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, has left the country. That’s what French authorities say. The decision comes a month after coup plotters in Niger demanded Itté leave. The French government previously decided not to cooperate, because they do … Read more
The PSOE has been the most voted list, but has been left behind a councilor of the absolute majority of this legislature. Esperanza Pérez Felices, mayor in the last two terms, will give up the baton of command to José Francisco Garrido Requena, mayor of the PP, if he gets the support of María del … Read more
Niger’s junta-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine speaks during a press conference in the capital city of Niamey, Niger, September 4, 2023. Photo/REUTERS MOSCOW – The United States (US) government is considering whether to assassinate the leaders of the new military government in Niger, which seized power in late July. The Russian Foreign Intelligence … Read more
France justified again on Sunday to keep its ambassador in Niger By refusing to recognize the coup, pointing out that it is making sure to ensure his security in the face of pressure, while the military regime that took power at the end of July is demanding his departure. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said … Read more
Aug 28, 2023 at 2:14 PM Update: an hour ago French ambassador Sylvain Itte is still in Niger, despite the coup plotters’ demand to leave within 48 hours. That ultimatum has now expired. French President Emmanuel Macron announced in a speech on Monday that Itte will remain in Niger. Itte was told by the coup … Read more
Jakarta – The ruling military junta Niger expel the ambassador French from the country. The military junta gave French ambassador Sylvain Itte 48 hours to leave Niger, the Niger Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on Friday (25/8) local time. “In the face of the refusal of the French ambassador in Niamey to respond … Read more
AFPEA protest by supporters of the coup plotters at the French embassy in Niger NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 01:08 The junta in Niger has ordered the French ambassador to leave the country. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the West African country. According to the AFP news agency, the diplomatic representatives of the … Read more
Following the military coup in Niger, the African Union (AU) has suspended all activities in the country and instructed member states to avoid actions that would justify the country’s military dictatorship. FILE PHOTO/Reuters/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo [ヨハネスブルグ ２２日 ロイター] – The African Union (AU) on Friday suspended all activities in Niger following a military coup and … Read more