Niger

  • Sep 11, 2023
  • 7 min read

The junta's grip on power may strengthen in Niger

The junta has concentrated on consolidating its authority since overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum in July

Niger
  • Sep 4, 2023
  • 2 min read

France's troop presence in Niger is not sustainable

Large demonstrations have been organised against the French military presence after France's refusal to withdraw

Niger
  • Sep 1, 2023
  • 2 min read

Nigeria's Tinubu may make concessions to Niger's junta

Despite ECOWAS regional bloc denials, President Tinubu appears to have offered Niger's junta a nine-month transition

Nigeria
  • Aug 25, 2023
  • 7 min read

ECOWAS military moves in Niger would carry major risks

West Africa's ECOWAS regional bloc has rejected the Nigerien junta's three-year transition proposal

Niger
  • Aug 18, 2023
  • 6 min read

Algeria will carefully navigate Niger’s crisis

Algiers firmly rejected the coup in Niger, fearing wider instability in the region

Algeria
  • Aug 17, 2023
  • 2 min read

Diplomatic splits may weaken Niger intervention threat

Serious divides within the African Union have emerged over West African military threats to counter Niger's coup

Niger
  • Aug 7, 2023
  • 2 min read

Space for Niger negotiations may remain

An ultimatum for Niger's junta to step down or face a regional military intervention has passed

Niger
  • Aug 4, 2023
  • 2 min read

An ECOWAS intervention in Niger is increasingly likely

Niger's junta has radicalised its rhetoric and actions, including by denouncing military accords with France

Niger