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Niger orders UN official to leave
The organization has sabotaged Niger's full participation in international gatherings, Nigerien coup leaders have claimed, according to media reports.
Niger's military government has ordered the...
Aftermath of Coup d’État in Africa: Unfolding Unforeseen Outcomes
Over the last decades, the coup d’états have been a recurrent feature in the political landscape of sub-Saharan African countries. Often due to a...
The Alliance of Sahel States
In Bamako, Mali, on Sept. 16, the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Colonel Assimi Goïta,...
A New Wave of Leaders in West Africa: A departure from instability to stability
In recent years, West African countries have witnessed a notable shift in political dynamics, characterized by the emergence of a new wave of politicians....
Three Sahelian Interim Military Leaders Sign Security Pact
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have taken an admirable strategic step by signing trilateral security pact in collective efforts to battle extremism and terrorism...
Two Negatives Make a Positive? Nigerien Coup and the Question of Inter-Junta Recognition’s Legitimacy
On 26 July 2023, the military of Niger detained President Mohamed Bazoum and announced a coup d’etat. The country, located in the African region...
Niger spiralling into ‘protection crisis’ following takeover
The political crisis in Niger has created uncertainty for scores of vulnerable displaced people, with restrictions on humanitarian operations limiting aid and protection, the...
Neighbour Algeria seeks six-month transition for coup-hit Niger
Algeria's foreign minister on August 29 proposed a six-month transitional plan for neighbouring Niger, whose coup leader seeks a far longer timeline back to...
France, U.S. relations grow tense over Niger coup
The coup in Niger is injecting fresh tension into the France-U.S. alliance. French officials are frustrated that their American counterparts have been willing to...
Decoding Neo-colonial Ties: Exploring the Geopolitical Implications of the Nigerian Coup
The recent coup in Niger has brought attention to the intricate dynamics of power, influence, and sovereignty in Africa once again. Although coups are...