Niger

  • Aug 2, 2023
  • 7 min read

Niger's coup risks generating long-term instability

A July 26-27 presidential guard rebellion turned into a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum

Niger
  • Jul 31, 2023
  • 2 min read

ECOWAS moves will increase pressure on Niger's junta

The West African ECOWAS regional bloc yesterday delivered a one-week ultimatum for Niger's junta to give up power

Niger
  • Jul 27, 2023
  • 2 min read

Niger's coup will complicate Western security policy

A group of senior military officials last night announced that they had overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum

Niger
  • Jul 26, 2023
  • 2 min read

Possible coup attempt worsens Niger's instability risk

Presidential guards this morning blocked access to the presidential palace in a possible coup attempt

Niger
  • Jul 21, 2023
  • 7 min read

Niger will look to Western partners to boost security

President Mohamed Bazoum has secured significant aid from a range of Western partners as part of his security strategy

Niger
  • Feb 13, 2023
  • 7 min read

Bazoum’s international ties may boost Niger's economy

President Mohamed Bazoum is looking to benefit from his good relations with Western donors to fund his development plan

Niger
  • Dec 12, 2022
  • 7 min read

Insecurity will limit Sahel-coastal West Africa trade

Trade connections between landlocked Sahelian countries and coastal West African ones have been growing

West Africa
  • Oct 20, 2022
  • 7 min read

School closures in West Africa to leave lasting damage

As jihadists spread across the Sahel and wider West Africa, school operations are increasingly disrupted

West Africa