Tag: junta
The junta is looking for allies, an attempt at religious mediation in Niamey
Did you miss the latest events on the conflict in Niger? 20 Minutes takes stock for you every evening at 8 p.m. Who did what ? Who said what? Where…
West Africa: Ecowas increases pressure on junta in Niger
West Africa Ecowas ramps up pressure on Niger junta Demonstrators take part in a march in support of the military junta shortly after the late July coup in Niger’s capital…
Video: Junta in Niger introduces government – Ecowas advises on military action
A list of 21 people who are to become ministers was read out on state television. The new cabinet of military personnel and civilians would be half the size of…
Niger’s military junta appoints new government
Status: 08/10/2023 1:08 p.m A good two weeks after the coup in Niger, the junta formed a government made up of soldiers and civilians. This was announced by a spokesman…
Military junta rejects UN and ECOWAS entry
Status: 08/08/2023 6:47 p.m The junta in Niger has denied entry to representatives of the economic community ECOWAS and the UN. Instead, the putschists are seeking talks with Mali, Burkina…
Niger: US diplomat meets putschists – junta appoints prime minister
After taking power US diplomat meets putschists in Niger – military junta appoints new prime minister Major-Colonel Amadou Adramane (2nd from right) is greeted by supporters upon his arrival at…
Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine appointed Prime Minister by the junta
Despite international pressure for a return to constitutional order, the new masters of Niamey are establishing their power. The soldiers responsible for the coup in Niger announced Monday evening the…
West Africa: Niger: US diplomat meets military, junta appoints prime minister
West Africa Niger: US diplomat meets military, junta appoints prime minister Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who overthrew Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of the Nigerian junta. photo…
West Africa: Was the ultimatum to Niger’s junta just a bluff? – Politics
Was Ecowas just bluffing? The West African economic community had given the putschists in Niger a week to cede power back to the democratically elected government. Otherwise, she threatened consequences…
Niger after military coup: why the junta is closing the airspace as a precaution – Politics
In view of the threat of military intervention by the West African community of states Ecowas, the military junta in Niger has closed the country’s airspace. A statement by the…