Niamey’s August Mutiny, a Stress Test for Tiani’s Post-Coup Order
The failed mutiny that erupted in Niamey on August 29, was more than a fleeting security incident. It was a stress test of the entire post-coup order that General Abdourahamane…
Tajani Monitors Niger Developments as Italy’s Military Personnel Remain Safe
In keeping with our Embassy in Niamey, I am closely following developments in #Niger following the attacks that struck the capital in recent hours.Our compatriots in the country and the…
Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control
Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger’s capital Saturday, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control after hours of heavy exchanges around some of…
Lavrov extends Putin’s invitation to Sahel leaders to attend Russia-Africa summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conveyed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to the heads of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to attend the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow at a meeting…
US military working with Nigeria as part of wider ISIS pivot
The US military is increasing material deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, as part of a broader American push to work with African militaries to go after ISIS-linked militants. –…