World News | Niger's Junta Frees Dozens of Former Officials, Military Officers Detained After 2023 Coup

Niamey (Niger), Apr 2 (AP) Niger's military junta has freed dozens of former government officials and military officers detained after a coup in 2023 as part of what military authorities have described as efforts to reform the country. The officials …

All set for Niger Delta Sports Festival in Akwa Ibom

By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has commended the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for investing in sports for the discovery of talents for the region and the country at large. The governor gave the commendation at the …

Mali, Burkina, Niger foreign ministers due in Moscow for talks

Abidjan – The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are due in Moscow this week for the first talks between their countries’ newly created confederation and Russia, they said in a statement. The three Sahelian countries are led by juntas who …

Niger junta releases 50 people including ministers linked to 2010 coup

Niger's Junta has announced on Tuesday that it released 50 people linked to a 2010 coup attempt in the country.   The announcement comes just two months after General Abdourahamane Tchiani was officially sworn in as Niger's President at the ' …

Niger Junta Releases Former Ministers, Keeps Ex-President in Detention

Niger’s ruling junta announced on Tuesday that it has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers, in line with recommendations from a national conference held in February. The released individuals include ex-oil minister Mahamane …

Niger Junta Frees Former Officials, Soldiers In Line With National Conference Recommendations

The freed individuals include former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist, and soldiers accused of participating in a 2010 coup attempt. However, despite calls from international bodies, ousted former president Mohamed Bazoum remains in detention. “These …

Niger Exits Regional Anti-terror Force, Raising Security Concerns

Tinubu declares Niger Delta Sports Festival open today

NOW Officials of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), yesterday, revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lead dignitaries to the flag-off of the games sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). 1 day ago Southampton manager Ivan …

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso foreign ministers to visit Russia this week

The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to visit Moscow this week as the Sahel nations work to deepen their ties with Russia, according to a joint statement from their foreign ministries on Tuesday. The three West African nations, …

Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government

General Abdourahamane Tiani, former head of the presidential guard, came to power in Niger in a 2023 coup - Copyright AFP - Niger’s junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in line …