Niger Needs America ’s Help
Nearly three weeks ago, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani betrayed Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum and attempted to seize power in the West African country of 25 million. The coup leaders are now trying to starve Mr. Bazoum to death while holding him hostage. The world faces a critical choice: help Niger…#abdourahamanetiani #niger #mohamedbazoum #westafrican (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger Junta Softens Stance in Bid to Lift Ecowas Sanctions
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Source: Reuters: Health - August 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger's junta has gained upper hand over West African bloc threatening military action, analysts say
One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country’s ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced. No military action has been taken and the coup leaders appear to have gained the upper hand over the regional group that issued…#niger #westafrican #mohamedbazoum #nigeria #benin #senegal #ivorycoast #ulflaessing #western #saharadesert (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
West Africa bloc seeks ways to engage with Niger junta
Niger's junta supporters take part in a demonstration in front of a French army base in Niamey, Niger, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Mahamadou Hamidou/File Photo DAKAR, Aug 12 (Reuters) - West Africa's regional bloc kept up its search on Sunday for diplomatic ways to overturn last month's coup in…#niger #niamey #westafrica #mohamedbazoum #centralafrica #nigerian #bolatinubu #abdourahamanetiani #islamist #western (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger: Detained President Bazoum Seen By Doctor
[DW] International organizations and leaders had condemned the conditions of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who was been held in his official residence by Niger's junta. Meanwhile, ECOWAS deferred a Saturday meeting. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 13, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Arms and Military Affairs Conflict, Peace and Security Governance Health and Medicine Human Rights NGOs and Civil Society Niger West Africa Source Type: news
West Africa in another bid to engage with Niger coup leaders
West Africa's ECOWAS bloc aims to send a parliamentary committee to Niger to meet coup leaders who seized power last month, a spokesperson said on Saturday, part of a last ditch regional effort to restore civilian rule that includes religious leaders. Niger's military last month imprisoned…#westafrica #niger #mohamedbazoum #abdourahamanetiani #islamist #western #islamists #centralafrica #italian #alqaeda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger Coup Has the Makings of a Global Crisis
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Source: Reuters: Health - August 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger tensions threaten Chinese projects, as dam building stops
JUBA, South Sudan -- Rising tensions in Niger are casting a shadow over Chinese interests there, following reports that the construction of a dam has been suspended, adding to worries that a PetroChina-backed export pipeline set to be completed at the end of this year could also face a setback.…#southsudan #niger #petrochina #economiccommunity #westafrican (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 11, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
West African leaders want ‘diplomatic negotiations’ with Niger coup leaders
The News Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said Thursday that “diplomatic negotiations and dialogue” will be the “bedrock” of any attempt to persuade Niger’s military junta to engage in a peaceful resolution to last month’s coup. The statement was made at an emergency summit of leaders…#nigerian #bolaahmedtinubu #niger #westafrican #nigeria #abuja #mohamedbazoum #wagner #wassimnasr #soufancenter (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger Junta Cuts Food, Water, Power Supplies to Ousted President
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Source: Reuters: Health - August 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
One of America ’s Favorite Generals Leads the Niger Coup
NAIROBI—American military commanders were dismayed last month when a clique of top army officers seized power in Niger, the U.S.’s main ally in the fight against Islamist militants in West Africa.#nairobi #niger #islamist #westafrica (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Wagner " Taking Advantage " Of Niger Instability, Blinken Charges
Wagner "Taking Advantage" Of Niger Instability, Blinken Charges After Victoria Nuland's Monday visit to Niger didn't bear much fruit, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Wagner group of seeking to take advantage of the instability in the West African country to spread its and Russia's…#victorianuland #niger #antonyblinken #wagner #westafrican #statenuland #african #mohamedbazoum #cfr #africa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Local businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger
ABUJA, Nigeria -- A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years. The bloc known as ECOWAS restricted financial…#nigeria #westafrican #niger #nigerien #mohamedbazoum #presidentialguard #centralbankofnigeria #katsina #maradi #usmankaura (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger's Junta Closes Airspace, Bolsters Troops In Capital, Citing Invasion Threat
Niger's Junta Closes Airspace, Bolsters Troops In Capital, Citing Invasion Threat Niger's coup leaders have closed the country's airspace as an alliance of neighboring West-backed countries prepares a possible military intervention to restore the democratically elected government under President…#niger #juntaclosesairspace #mohamedbazoum #bazoum #centralafrican #benin #burkinafaso #caboverde #cote #gambia (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Niger hangs in the balance as junta ignores ultimatum from West African bloc
NIAMEY, Niger - August 6, 2023: Mohamed Toumba, one of the leading figures of the National Council for the Protection of the Fatherland, attends the demonstration of coup supporters and greets them at a stadium in the capital city of Niger. The 7-day deadline given by Economic Community of West…#niamey #nigeraugust62023 #mohamedtoumba #niger #economiccommunity #mohamedbazum #mohamedbazoum #bazoum #abdourahmanetchiani #nigerian (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - August 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
