Bookmark AfricaCoups d'etatDiplomacyGeneral NewsIslamMohamed BazoumNiameyNigerNigeria governmentUnited NationsVictoria NulandWorld News Niger’s neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy by Michael Nguyen August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023 Uncertainty surrounds Niger as neighbors and the UN strive for diplomacy amid military threats following a coup.
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Bookmark Coups d'etatDisaster planning and responseGeneral NewsMali governmentMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentWorld News Niger’s junta shuts airspace and accuses neighboring nations of plan to invade as deadline passes by Ethan Kim August 7, 2023 August 7, 2023
Bookmark Algeria governmentCoups d'etatGeneral NewsMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentWorld News A deadline arrives for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Citizens cheer and fear what’s next by Lucas Garcia August 6, 2023 August 6, 2023 Niger’s deadline to reinstate ousted President Bazoum arrived; ECOWAS faces calls for peaceful resolution. Military junta garners support and defiance.
Bookmark Coups d'etatGeneral NewsMohamed BazoumNigerNigeriaNigeria governmentWorld News Deadline Looms for Niger’s Junta as Residents Brace for Uncertain Future by Andrew Wright August 6, 2023 August 6, 2023 Niger’s junta faces deadline to reinstate president as regional bloc weighs peaceful options. Uncertain future grips residents.
Bookmark AfricaBola TinubuGeneral NewsNigeriaNigeria governmentProtests and demonstrationsWorld News Nigerian Doctors to Stage Nationwide Protest Over Unmet Demands by Country’s President by Andrew Wright August 6, 2023 August 6, 2023 Nigerian doctors plan nationwide protest, demanding better pay and work conditions, while President faces multiple challenges.
Bookmark AfricaCoups d'etatGeneral NewsHostage situationsMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentUnited States governmentWorld News Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever French military ties while ‘hostage’ president pleads for US help by Ethan Kim August 4, 2023 August 4, 2023 Niger’s coup-leading soldiers sever ties with France; captive President Bazoum seeks US intervention amidst stalled regional negotiations.
Bookmark AfricaCoups d'etatFrance governmentGeneral NewsHostage situationsMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentWorld News Mutinous soldiers in Niger sever military ties with France as president claims hostage status by Sophia Chen August 4, 2023 August 4, 2023 Niger’s military severs ties with France; President claims hostage status amid post-coup isolation & regional deadlock.
Bookmark AfricaBola TinubuGeneral NewsNigeriaNigeria governmentWorld News Curfew imposed in Nigerian state following widespread looting of warehouses and shops by Sophia Chen July 31, 2023 July 31, 2023 Curfew imposed in Nigerian state after widespread looting; youths flee with stolen goods; 44 suspects arrested. (160 characters)
Bookmark Antony BlinkenCoups d'etatFrance governmentGeneral NewsMilitary and defenseMohamed BazoumNigerNigeria governmentRebellions and uprisingsUnited States governmentWorld News Soldiers in Revolt Assert Control Over Niger’s President by Gabriel Martinez July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 Rebel soldiers claim to have ousted Niger’s President Bazoum amid security crisis; international community condemns the attempted coup.