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Coup in Niger: What we know so far

A French diplomatic source said it was not certain that the soldiers really had achieved a fully-fledged coup d’etat.

Russia to supply 50,000 tons of grains to African countries – Putin

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, says his country will supply 50,000 tons of grains to some African countries in the next three months in its bid to

Niger president must be released immediately – UN

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum must be released immediately and constitutional order restored, the United Nations said Thursday, after elite t

Niger’s army command declares support for military coup

Niger’s army command on Thursday declared support for a coup instigated on Wednesday by soldiers of the presidential guard, saying its priority was to

Niger Soldiers Finally announce coup

Nigerien soldiers have announced taking over power from President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in detention since the early hours of Wednesday. The so