Washington reaches an agreement with Niamey to withdraw its forces from Niger
On Friday, the United States reached an agreement with the authorities in Niger, according to which it would withdraw its forces from the African country that witnessed a military coup in July 2023. The agreement reached between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and the leadership of Niger stipulates sending an American delegation to […]
Putin sends soldiers and military aid to Niger
Russia has probably sent soldiers and an air defense system to Niger. The military junta is moving further and further away from its Western partners. It was already night when the Russian military plane landed in Niger. Television images showed on Thursday how soldiers unloaded large boxes from the belly of the Ilyushin-76 at the […]
The failure of the American “soft” plan in Niger months after French forces left the country
While France did not hesitate to condemn the military coup that took place in Niger in July 2023, the United States of America was counting on opening a dialogue with the new authorities. It hoped to influence the strategic choices that Niamey would follow on the one hand, and to preserve its military base located […]
Niger collides with America… The Pentagon announces that there is no time frame for withdrawal
Niger announced the cancellation of the agreement with Washington, while the Pentagon spokeswoman, Sabrina Singh, said that there is no time frame for any withdrawal of American forces from Niger. The spokeswoman added, in a statement reported by the American Al-Hurra channel on Monday, “We are aware of the statement issued the day before yesterday […]
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso announce the creation of an anti-jihadist force
Photo d’archives Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso took a further step in their rapprochement on Wednesday by announcing the creation of a joint military force to fight against the jihadists who have been attacking them for years. This announcement follows the creation by these countries led by military regimes resulting from coups of an Alliance […]
Niger suspends commercial flights to and from Nigeria
Niger has suspended commercial flights to and from Nigeria, the Air Navigation Security Agency of Africa and Madagascar reported. The agency stated, in a statement, “The airspace of the Republic of Niger is open to all international and local commercial flights without restrictions, with the exception of commercial flights to and from Nigeria.” According to […]
Mahmoud Hamada, the Egyptian national team player, began his international career at the age of 29 years
Mahmoud Hamada, the current Egyptian club player and former Pharco player, scored his first international match for the Egyptian national team at the age of 29, specifically in the Egyptian national team’s friendly match against Niger in Alexandria, in preparation for the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023. Roy Vitoria, the […]
A storm is brewing
The Sahel country Niger was once considered an anchor of stability in the region. The country now works closely with Russia. This development is dangerous for Germany. After Mali and Burkina Faso, Russia didn’t hesitate to woo its Sahel neighbor Niger. Russia first concluded an agreement on military cooperation in December, and now Nigerien Prime […]
Niger: Salem, son of Mohamed Bazoum is indeed in Lomé (official)
Salem Bazoum Salem Bazoum, the son of former Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum released on Monday on “humanitarian grounds”, has indeed arrived in Lomé, Agence Savoir News learned on Tuesday from an official source. “Salem Bazoum has arrived in Lomé and he is doing well,” said this source. Salem, 22, had been held prisoner with his […]
Niger: Salem, son of Mohamed Bazoum released, thanks to Togolese and Sierra Leonean mediation
Presidents Faure Gnassingbé and Julius Maada Bio in May 2023 in Lomé Salem Bazoum, the son of former Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum, was released this Monday on “humanitarian grounds”, thanks to the mediation of the Togolese and Sierra Leonean presidents. Salem, 22, had been held prisoner with his parents since the coup d’état of July […]
