The US has reached an agreement with Niger to withdraw its military forces from the African nation by September 15, according to the US Defense Department and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense.
The newly agreed deadline gives the US four (...)
The military government in Niger says it has foiled an attempt by the deposed former President, Mohamed Bazoum, to escape from custody.
The former president attempted to flee in the night with his family, cooks and security, a military spokesman (...)
Niger's military junta has announced plans to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining national security.
This is the latest sign that the junta intends to resist international pressure to return power to (...)
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said Thursday he is being held hostage by the country's military as he warned in a Washington Post op-ed that the junta's power grab could have "devastating consequences" for the region, where Russian mercenaries (...)
Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup.
Also known as Omar Tchiani, he staged a takeover that started on Wednesday when the presidential guards unit he led seized the country's leader.
Deposed (...)
