Tag: Niger
Democracy falters as military takeovers become more common in Africa – these countries are...
Military coups were a regular occurrence in parts of Africa for...
Talks at EU level: Germany and France want EU sanctions against junta in Niger
Germany and France are campaigning with their EU partners for sanctions against the putschists in West African Niger. According to diplomats in Brussels, the punitive measures are aimed...
Possible Ecowas intervention: Junta raises armed forces alert in Niger
Given a possible military intervention through the West African community of states Ecowas, the junta in Niger Armed forces placed on high alert. Brigadier General Moussa Salaou Barmou...
In favor of the putschists: Niger signs military alliance with Burkina Faso and Mali
The junta in Niger, which has been in power since a military coup, has concluded a military alliance with neighboring countries Burkina Faso and Mali. This was announced...
“Three of my four goalkeepers are stuck in Niger”
This coup, even French intelligence had not seen it coming. How did you experience it?
Frankly, I was very surprised. I was not excpecting that at all. ...
If diplomacy fails: the date for a possible Ecowas military operation in Niger has...
The West African community of states Ecowas is again increasing the pressure on the putschists in Niger. The Ecowas riot squad is ready for a military intervention “once the...
After a “rather unusual putsch”: Federal government calls for a peaceful solution in Niger
After the coup d'état in Niger, the German government is pushing for a peaceful solution to the crisis in the West African country. Shortly before a multi-day trip...
Ecowas Announces Intervention Force for Niger: Is there now a military intervention?
I don't think Ecowas will intervene militarily in Niger. It is not clear how an intervention is supposed to succeed. Military intervention can quickly trigger a civil...