Tag: Niger coup
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We’ll never return to ECOWAS, Niger Republic coup leader vows
…says allowing Bazoum to go will be counterproductive The leader of the military junta in Niger, Abdourahamane Tchiani, has vowed that the country will not rejoin the Economic Community of West African States. He also vowed that none of the three Sahel nations would rejoin the ECOWAS. Tchiani stated this on Monday in an interview…
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Leave our country: Niger junta cuts off electricity and water supplies to French Embassy
…vow to treat those who to restore services as enemies of state Niger Republic junta has cut off electricity and water supplies to the French Embassy in Niamey with no food deliveries allowed. Turkish news platform, Anadolu, reported that the junta had also taken similar action at the French consulate in Zinder, Tera, Oualam,…
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LOOMING WAR! Ghana President, Akufo-Addo to lead his soldiers to Niger Republic
To demonstrate his support for the ECOWAS decision to send troops to the West African nation, President Nana Akufo-Addo has been urged to lead Ghana’s army to Niger and fight to restore democracy. In order to put an end to the coup and restore democracy in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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Niger coup: We only declared France Ambassador persona non grata, Nig, US not involved
The Niger Republic Foreign Affairs Ministry has denied declaring the US and Nigerian Ambassadors persona non grata. On Friday, Niger’s foreign affairs ministry reportedly released a statement, ordering the expulsion of Usman alongside some Western diplomats. In reaction to German Ambassador Olivier Schnakenberg’s refusal to reply to an invitation by the ministry for a discussion…
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Fear of external invasion: Niger Junta orders troops to go on ‘maximum alert’
Apparently scared of external invasion the junta in Niger has ordered its armed forces to go on highest alert, citing an increased threat of attack, according to an internal document issued Friday by its defense chief that a security source in the country confirmed was authentic. The document, which was shared widely online Saturday, said…
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France fumes, says Niger junta has no right to expel Ambassador
France has said that the Niger junta has no authority to expel its ambassador, Sylvain Itte, from the country. The Niger military issued a 48-hour ultimatum on Friday, directing Sylvain Itte to leave the country due to his refusal to meet with the junta-appointed foreign minister. In response, the French Foreign Ministry criticized the actions…
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Niger coup: Dialogue, don’t go to war, Pope Francis begs ECOWAS leaders
Pope Francis has called for a diplomatic solution to the political crisis in Niger rather than exchanging bullets. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls the sub region’s chiefs had declared a ‘D’ Day to unleash its standby troops any moment from now. The Pope said he would be praying for peace in the West African country following the…
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We want peace, but will defend our territorial zone – Niger coup leader warns
The leader of the mutineers who seized power in Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, said that his country does not want war, but will be ready to defend its territorial zone if necessary. “Neither the army nor the people of Niger want war, but we will resist any manifestation of it,” Tchiani was quoted as saying…
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Niger Coup: Radio station organises unity lectures, concert in Kano
The Premier FM Radio, Kano, on Wednesday organised lectures, a concert and a drama to boost relations and promote unity among Nigerians and Nigeriens.
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Niger Coup leader is our brother-in-law, his wife is from Kebbi – Fani-Kayode
Ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said the Niger Coup leader is related to Nigeria via marriage as his wife is from Kebbi State, North Western part of Nigeria. He cautioned against the call for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to go to war with coup leaders in Niger. Fani-Kayode in a…