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  Nigeria: 27 dead, over 100 missing after boat capsizes in Niger River

  World | November 30, 2024 7:10 IST

  The boat with nearly 200 people on board was on its way to a weekly market in Niger state when the boat capsized. No survivors were found even after 12 hours of search and rescue operations while at least 27 died in the accident.

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  Nigeria: At least 21 soldiers killed in ambush by 'terrorist group,' ruling junta says

  World | June 26, 2024 6:44 IST

  On Tuesday, Niger's ruling military junta announced on national television that 21 Nigerien soldiers were killed in an ambush near the country's border with Burkina Faso by an unidentified "terrorist group." The statement did not identify the perpetrators of the attack.

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  Russian troops enter base housing US forces in Niger after American personnel asked to leave

  World | May 03, 2024 13:14 IST

  A US official said Niger's ruling junta has asked some 1,000 American military personnel to leave the country amid differences with Washington over some issues. Niger was a crucial partner of the US in the fight against Islamic terrorism in West Africa till the coup in July last year.

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  France completes military withdrawal from Niger in major blow to counterterrorism ops in West Africa

  World | December 23, 2023 17:51 IST

  The military junta in Niger seized power in July and ousted democratically-elected Mohamed Bazoum, and made France's military withdrawal one of their key demands. The military coup and the subsequent military withdrawal is a major setback for the terror fight against Islamist insurgents.

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  Niger's ousted President Bazoum attempts to escape detainment, ruling junta thwarts effort

  World | October 20, 2023 17:44 IST

  According to the junta, Bazoum planned to flee to the outskirts of Niamey and fly to Nigeria aboard two helicopters with his family and others. The ousted President has been held in captivity without access to electricity and water since the July coup.

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  France announces withdrawal of troops, ambassador from junta-controlled Niger after weeks of turmoil

  World | September 25, 2023 8:13 IST

  France had refused an order from the Niger's junta regime for its ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country, saying that it does not recognise the authority of the coup leaders.

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  French envoy, diplomats 'being held hostage' in junta-ruled Niger, claims President Emmanuel Macron

  World | September 16, 2023 12:57 IST

  The military junta in Niger had earlier ordered the French envoy to leave the country and gave him a 48-hour deadline, which he defied by choosing to remain in the country.

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  Niger: Fresh anti-France protests erupt in Niamey as thousands demand withdrawal of French troops

  World | September 03, 2023 18:51 IST

  The military administration in Niger gave a 48-hour deadline to French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte to leave the country, which he defied.

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  After Niger, Gabon army seizes control barely minutes after country elects Ondimba as President

  World | August 30, 2023 18:28 IST

  This came barely minutes after Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who has been in power for 14 years, was re-elected for a third term in Saturday's election.

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  Defying Niger's ruling junta, French envoy to stay in his post in Niamey despite being told to leave

  World | August 28, 2023 18:38 IST

  Sylvain Itte was ordered by the Nigerien Foreign Ministry to leave the country within 48 hours on Sunday, citing "actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger".

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  African Union suspends Niger over coup, demands 'effective restoration of constitutional order'

  World | August 22, 2023 19:09 IST

  The AU Council also has called on all member-states and the international community to reject the "unconstututional change of government" in Niger and "refrain from any action likely to grant legitimacy to the illegal regime."

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  Putin urges for 'peaceful resolution' in Niger after military coup in telephonic call with Mali Prez

  World | August 15, 2023 22:52 IST

  "In particular, [they] emphasized the need to settle the situation around the Republic of Niger exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," said the Kremlin in a statement.

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  Niger’s coup announces to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason'

  World | August 14, 2023 15:27 IST

  The announcement gave no precise details on the allegations nor the circumstances or date of a trial.

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  India issues advisory for its citizens in Niger as political turmoil deepens after military coup

  India | August 12, 2023 0:05 IST

  "In light of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals whose presence is not essential are advised to leave the country as soon as possible," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

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  Niger coup leaders threatened to kill President Bazoum if military intervention happens: Officials

  World | August 10, 2023 23:43 IST

  Meanwhile, the 15-member regional bloc in West Africa, known as ECOWAS, deployed a 'standby force' to restore Bazoum's presidency in Niger.

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  Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum running out of food, living in appalling conditions

  World | August 09, 2023 20:58 IST

  Since Bazoum's detainment in the presidential palace after the military coup in June 26, his family has been living without electricity or running water.

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  Wagner group taking advantage of instability after Niger coup: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

  World | August 08, 2023 21:12 IST

  "Every single place that this Wagner group has gone, death, destruction and exploitation have followed," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the group's involvement with Niger coup leaders.

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  West African leaders to convene in Nigeria on Thursday after Niger coup leaders defy deadline

  World | August 07, 2023 23:51 IST

  The 15-member regional bloc in West Africa, known as ECOWAS, had set a week's deadline for the Niger military junta to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

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  Niger closes airspace fearing military intervention as ECOWAS deadline to reinstate Prez Bazoum ends

  World | August 07, 2023 8:40 IST

  It was not immediately clear on Sunday what ECOWAS would do next. Thousands of people at Sunday’s rally in Niger’s capital, Niamey, cheered the coup leaders’ appearance and expressed defiance against both the ECOWAS threat and France’s long presence in the region.

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  Niger coup: Junta severs military ties with France, ousted 'hostage' leader seeks US intervention

  World | August 04, 2023 17:59 IST

  “All aggression or attempt at aggression against the state of Niger will see an immediate response and without warning," said Colonel Maj. Amadou Abdramane, a spokesperson for the coup leaders.