Niger – Page 9 – The Defense Post

Aug- 2023 -

7 August

Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey

Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline

Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.

6 August

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

UAE Sends Military Vehicles to Chad

The UAE has sent military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-"terrorism" efforts and border protection.

4 August

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Attack Mali Army Convoy, Toll Feared High

Jihadists attacked Malian troops escorting trucks heading to neighboring Niger, with the toll feared to be high, security sources and a local official said.

2 August

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

W.Africa Bloc Says Military Intervention in Niger ‘Last Resort’

The West African bloc ECOWAS said intervening militarily in Niger to restore the elected president following a coup is a "last resort."

Jul- 2023 -

31 July

Africa

Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane (C), spokesman for the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) speaking during a televised statement

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Niger Putschists Accuse France of Wanting to ‘Intervene Militarily’

Niger's new junta accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.

27 July

Africa

Nigerien soldiers stand guard outside Diffa airport

Staff Writer With AFP

Niger Soldiers Claim to Have Overthrown President

Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

17 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Five Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack in Niger

A police officer and four civilians were killed in a "complex terrorist attack" in southwestern Niger, the army said, in an area where thousands have fled their homes to escape jihadist violence.

12 July

Africa