Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has taken control of Niger in a coup. The international community has condemned the coup. Tchiani has stated that his junta took control of Niger due to various issues. Niger is facing a crisis as Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani, also known as Omar Tchiani, has taken control of the country in a dramatic … Read more
Niger’s President hails progress in fight against Boko Haram. Mohamed Bazoum was speaking during a visit to the southeast Niger. Diffa region is home to 300,000 Nigerian refugees. Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum hailed progress in the fight against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province jihadists Sunday, saying: “We are winning this war”. Mohamed … Read more
Niger’s parliament will for the very first time address the query of the presence of foreign forces preventing jihadists in the impoverished Sahel country, the authorities said on Friday. The foreign troops, who worked with the national forces, are often perceived as “occupying forces” by local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the government said. “It is important … Read more
