French troops are withdrawing from Niger, heading to Chad, escorted by Niger’s military. The withdrawal was ordered by Niger’s military rulers, who took power in July. About 1,500 French soldiers are leaving by road. French troops have initiated their withdrawal from their bases in Niger. The initial convoy of soldiers was accompanied by Niger’s military … Read more
West African nations have imposed sanctions and warned of potential military action if Niger coup leaders do not reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum within a week. In response to the recent coup, the 15-nation ECOWAS bloc held an emergency summit in Nigeria, calling for the restoration of constitutional order and threatening measures, including the use … Read more
Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin made controversial remarks about the Niger coup. Prigozhin blamed the crisis on colonialism and claimed Western nations backed terrorist groups. Prigozhin offered Wagner’s services to address the situation. Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has sparked controversy with a lengthy social media post regarding the recent coup in Niger. Despite widespread condemnation … Read more
