Niger

Country Niger
Capital Niamey
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages French, Hausa, Fulfulde, Gourmanchéma, Kanuri, Zarma & Tamasheq

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Introduction

Niger became independent from France in 1960 and experienced single-party and military rule until 1991, when Gen. Ali SAIBOU was forced by public pressure to allow multiparty elections, which resulted in a democratic government in 1993. Political infighting brought the government to a standstill and in 1996 led to a coup by Col. Ibrahim BARE. In 1999, BARE was killed in a counter coup by military officers who restored democratic rule and held elections that brought Mamadou TANDJA to power in December of that year. TANDJA was reelected in 2004 and in 2009 spearheaded a constitutional amendment that would allow him to extend his term as president. In February 2010, a military coup deposed TANDJA, immediately suspended the constitution and dissolved the Cabinet, and promised that elections would be held following a transitional period of unspecified duration. Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world with minimal government services and insufficient funds to develop its resource base. The largely agrarian and subsistence-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa. A predominately Tuareg ethnic group emerged in February 2007, the Nigerien Movement for Justice (MNJ), and attacked several military targets in Niger's northern region throughout 2007 and 2008. Successful government offensives in 2009 limited the rebels' operational capabilities.

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US Prepares Proposal To "Disengage" Troops As Junta-Led Niger Dials Putin For “Security Cooperation” - News18US Prepares Proposal To "Disengage" Troops As Junta-Led Niger Dials Putin For “Security Cooperation”  News18

Niger Refugee Emergency Response as of 24 March 2024 - Niger - ReliefWebNiger Refugee Emergency Response as of 24 March 2024 - Niger  ReliefWeb

Sita Ram Meena appointed as India’s next ambassador to Niger - ThePrintSita Ram Meena appointed as India’s next ambassador to Niger  ThePrint

U.S. seeks to keep troops in Niger after key ally calls their presence illegal - The Washington PostU.S. seeks to keep troops in Niger after key ally calls their presence illegal  The Washington Post

US fears Russia’s influence in Africa after Niger junta cancels security pact - The Guardian USUS fears Russia’s influence in Africa after Niger junta cancels security pact  The Guardian US

U.S.-Trained Niger Junta Kicks Out U.S. Troops, Drone Base - The InterceptU.S.-Trained Niger Junta Kicks Out U.S. Troops, Drone Base  The Intercept

Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact? - Al Jazeera EnglishDid Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?  Al Jazeera English

U.S. Searching for a Way to Keep Troops in Niger - The New York TimesU.S. Searching for a Way to Keep Troops in Niger  The New York Times

Russia undermining relationship of critical West African ally with the US, officials say - CNNRussia undermining relationship of critical West African ally with the US, officials say  CNN

Several Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso, Mali border - FRANCE 24 EnglishSeveral Nigerien soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso, Mali border  FRANCE 24 English

Is China eyeing a second military base in Africa as the US struggles to maintain one in Niger? - Chatham HouseIs China eyeing a second military base in Africa as the US struggles to maintain one in Niger?  Chatham House

Islamic State Claims Attack on Niger Army That Killed Dozens - Voice of America - VOA NewsIslamic State Claims Attack on Niger Army That Killed Dozens  Voice of America - VOA News

Niger: Short-term political risk downgraded despite lifting of ECOWAS sanctions - CredendoNiger: Short-term political risk downgraded despite lifting of ECOWAS sanctions  Credendo

Niger Says US To Submit Plan To 'Disengage' Troops - Barron'sNiger Says US To Submit Plan To 'Disengage' Troops  Barron's

After a near 4-year hiatus, Afriqiyah Airlines resumes flights to Niamey, Niger - Libya HeraldAfter a near 4-year hiatus, Afriqiyah Airlines resumes flights to Niamey, Niger  Libya Herald

Islamic state claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens - ReutersIslamic state claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens  Reuters

US plans troop pullout as Niger military accords renounced - APANEWSUS plans troop pullout as Niger military accords renounced  APANEWS

What’s the impact of Niger cutting military ties with the US? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat’s the impact of Niger cutting military ties with the US?  Al Jazeera English

The final nail: Niger's break with the US - European Council on Foreign RelationsThe final nail: Niger's break with the US  European Council on Foreign Relations

Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil - The GuardianNiger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil  The Guardian

Niger Regime Chief Talks ‘Security Cooperation’ With Putin - The Moscow TimesNiger Regime Chief Talks ‘Security Cooperation’ With Putin  The Moscow Times

Burkina Faso vs Niger Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th March 2024 - SportskeedaBurkina Faso vs Niger Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th March 2024  Sportskeeda

Niger has cut military ties with the US: why this is bad for the Sahel's security - The ConversationNiger has cut military ties with the US: why this is bad for the Sahel's security  The Conversation

Bola Tinubu's U-turn on Niger sanctions received with relief in northern Nigeria - BBC.comBola Tinubu's U-turn on Niger sanctions received with relief in northern Nigeria  BBC.com

At least 23 Niger soldiers killed in ambush, defence ministry says - ReutersAt least 23 Niger soldiers killed in ambush, defence ministry says  Reuters

Securing Electricity in Niger Through Renewable Energy - World Bank GroupSecuring Electricity in Niger Through Renewable Energy  World Bank Group

Niger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman - Al Jazeera EnglishNiger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman  Al Jazeera English

World Report 2024: Niger - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Niger  Human Rights Watch

US Holds Out Hope for Partnership with Niger - Voice of America - VOA NewsUS Holds Out Hope for Partnership with Niger  Voice of America - VOA News

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announce joint anti-jihadist force - FRANCE 24 EnglishNiger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announce joint anti-jihadist force  FRANCE 24 English

NRC in Niger | NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilNRC in Niger | NRC  Norwegian Refugee Council

Niger on verge of first oil exports with 110000 b/d Benin pipeline completed: sources - S&P GlobalNiger on verge of first oil exports with 110000 b/d Benin pipeline completed: sources  S&P Global

After coup, Niger pivots from France to Russia - Geopolitical Intelligence Services AGAfter coup, Niger pivots from France to Russia  Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG

Niger defaults on debt payments again as post-coup woes pile - Al Jazeera EnglishNiger defaults on debt payments again as post-coup woes pile  Al Jazeera English

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to form joint force to fight jihadist insurgency - Africanews EnglishBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger to form joint force to fight jihadist insurgency  Africanews English

Niger declares American military presence 'illegal,' kicks out U.S. troops – Liberation News - LiberationNiger declares American military presence 'illegal,' kicks out U.S. troops – Liberation News  Liberation

Crisis in Niger: West Africa at the cusp of a proxy war - Observer Research FoundationCrisis in Niger: West Africa at the cusp of a proxy war  Observer Research Foundation

Shri Sita Ram Meena appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Niger - Social News XYZShri Sita Ram Meena appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Niger  Social News XYZ

Another Niger Media Organization Suspended - Human Rights WatchAnother Niger Media Organization Suspended  Human Rights Watch

Why the Nigerien junta wants to kick US troops out - Responsible StatecraftWhy the Nigerien junta wants to kick US troops out  Responsible Statecraft

Niger Ends US Alliance Amid Accusations Of Uranium Deal With Iran - ????? ??????????Niger Ends US Alliance Amid Accusations Of Uranium Deal With Iran  ????? ??????????

Untangling Niger's military coup - Observer Research FoundationUntangling Niger's military coup  Observer Research Foundation

Niger ends military agreement with US, calls it ‘profoundly unfair’ - CNNNiger ends military agreement with US, calls it ‘profoundly unfair’  CNN

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS - Al Jazeera EnglishNiger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS  Al Jazeera English

Why has Niger declared US military presence in its territory illegal? - Peoples DispatchWhy has Niger declared US military presence in its territory illegal?  Peoples Dispatch

Ecowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc - BBC.comEcowas: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso quit West African bloc  BBC.com

U.S. out of Niger! - Workers WorldU.S. out of Niger!  Workers World

Niger - European Commission - European UnionNiger - European Commission  European Union

Afriqiyah Airways resumes flights to and from Niger after a four-year suspension - The Libya ObserverAfriqiyah Airways resumes flights to and from Niger after a four-year suspension  The Libya Observer

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc - Al Jazeera EnglishECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc  Al Jazeera English

West Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas - The ConversationWest Africa trade will take a hit as Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso leave Ecowas  The Conversation

Next Africa: US Right to Operate Drone Base in Niger Terminated by Junta - BloombergNext Africa: US Right to Operate Drone Base in Niger Terminated by Junta  Bloomberg

Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling - BBC.comNiger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling  BBC.com

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies - The ConversationNiger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies  The Conversation

Debate on ditching CFA begins as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger forge new path - Al Jazeera EnglishDebate on ditching CFA begins as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger forge new path  Al Jazeera English

US Delays Troop Withdrawal From Niger Despite Directive From Military Junta - StratNews Global - Strategic News GlobalUS Delays Troop Withdrawal From Niger Despite Directive From Military Junta - StratNews Global  Strategic News Global

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Quit Regional Bloc - Human Rights WatchBurkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Quit Regional Bloc  Human Rights Watch

A wave of jihadism, Russian influence and authoritarian regimes ravage the Sahel - EL PAÍS USAA wave of jihadism, Russian influence and authoritarian regimes ravage the Sahel  EL PAÍS USA

Women’s groups in Niger push for justice amid coup and economic crisis - UN WomenWomen’s groups in Niger push for justice amid coup and economic crisis  UN Women

Niger reveals arrangements to withdraw US forces - ????? ???Niger reveals arrangements to withdraw US forces  ????? ???

US warned Niger about ties to Russia, Iran before junta revoked accord, Pentagon says - ReutersUS warned Niger about ties to Russia, Iran before junta revoked accord, Pentagon says  Reuters

Satellites and social protection helping prevent food insecurity in Niger - World Bank GroupSatellites and social protection helping prevent food insecurity in Niger  World Bank Group

Achieving peace in Sahel requires multilateral support for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - Modern DiplomacyAchieving peace in Sahel requires multilateral support for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger  Modern Diplomacy

Niger regime wants ‘negotiated framework’ for French army pullout - The HinduNiger regime wants ‘negotiated framework’ for French army pullout  The Hindu

US says it has not received a formal request by Niger junta to leave military bases - The Associated PressUS says it has not received a formal request by Niger junta to leave military bases  The Associated Press

US military operations across the Sahel at risk as Niger breaks off military cooperation - FRANCE 24 EnglishUS military operations across the Sahel at risk as Niger breaks off military cooperation  FRANCE 24 English

Niger isolated and suspicious despite end of sanctions - FRANCE 24 EnglishNiger isolated and suspicious despite end of sanctions  FRANCE 24 English

U.S. Working Diplomatically With Niger on New Path of Cooperation - Department of DefenseU.S. Working Diplomatically With Niger on New Path of Cooperation  Department of Defense

Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US - BBCNiger's junta revokes military agreement with US  BBC

Shell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says - The GuardianShell must clean up pollution before it leaves Niger delta, report says  The Guardian

Niger: EU sets up an autonomous framework for restrictive measures - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Niger: EU sets up an autonomous framework for restrictive measures  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

African Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders - The HinduAfrican Union, EU up pressure on Niger coup leaders  The Hindu

US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base - The Associated PressUS weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base  The Associated Press

MEA asks Indian nationals in Niger to leave country after coup in African nation - The Economic TimesMEA asks Indian nationals in Niger to leave country after coup in African nation  The Economic Times

Niger moves to expel US forces from West African airbase - FlightglobalNiger moves to expel US forces from West African airbase  Flightglobal

In distress, Niger expels U.S. military and resurrects hope - People's WorldIn distress, Niger expels U.S. military and resurrects hope  People's World

Why Niger wants to kick out the US military - EL PAÍS USAWhy Niger wants to kick out the US military  EL PAÍS USA

Niger, 2024 growth champion: mirage or reality? - Le MondeNiger, 2024 growth champion: mirage or reality?  Le Monde

The Niger Coup's Outsized Global Impact - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceThe Niger Coup's Outsized Global Impact  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Nigerians suffer along border with Niger as economic sanctions bite - Al Jazeera EnglishNigerians suffer along border with Niger as economic sanctions bite  Al Jazeera English

Diphtheria in Niger - Level 2 - Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC - CDCDiphtheria in Niger - Level 2 - Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health | CDC  CDC

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken - BBC.comNiger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken  BBC.com

Niger's coup and regional security implications - Chatham HouseNiger's coup and regional security implications  Chatham House

Niger military tribunal grants son of deposed president provisional release - Al Jazeera EnglishNiger military tribunal grants son of deposed president provisional release  Al Jazeera English

Niger junta refuses to free ex-leader Mohamed Bazoum and have sanctions dropped - BBC.comNiger junta refuses to free ex-leader Mohamed Bazoum and have sanctions dropped  BBC.com

IntelBrief: Niger: The Inevitable Revocation - The Soufan CenterIntelBrief: Niger: The Inevitable Revocation  The Soufan Center

Ecowas: why withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signals fresh trouble for the Sahel - The ConversationEcowas: why withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signals fresh trouble for the Sahel  The Conversation

Niger coup: US envoy holds 'difficult' talks with junta - BBC.comNiger coup: US envoy holds 'difficult' talks with junta  BBC.com

Niger: EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to relieve medical supply shortages - European UnionNiger: EU launches Humanitarian Air Bridge operation to relieve medical supply shortages  European Union

Timeline: What has happened in Niger since the coup? - Al Jazeera EnglishTimeline: What has happened in Niger since the coup?  Al Jazeera English

Niger Assembly Defends Vote Of Confidence On Gov, CSO Kicks - Leadership NewsNiger Assembly Defends Vote Of Confidence On Gov, CSO Kicks  Leadership News

Decklar Resources Updates Crude Oil Injection Volumes From the Oza Oil Field Through the Trans Niger Pipeline and ... - Yahoo FinanceDecklar Resources Updates Crude Oil Injection Volumes From the Oza Oil Field Through the Trans Niger Pipeline and ...  Yahoo Finance

Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory - The New York TimesNiger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory  The New York Times

US and UN concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health - BBC.comUS and UN concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health  BBC.com

Niger deposed President Mohamed Bazoum's son freed by coup leaders - BBC.comNiger deposed President Mohamed Bazoum's son freed by coup leaders  BBC.com

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger quit regional bloc in escalation of tension - Financial TimesBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger quit regional bloc in escalation of tension  Financial Times

After the Coup d'état, What Comes Next? A Conversation With Niger's Prime Minister - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAfter the Coup d'état, What Comes Next? A Conversation With Niger's Prime Minister  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France - BBC.comNiger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France  BBC.com

Juntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create a joint force to fight worsening violence - The Associated PressJuntas ruling Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso agree to create a joint force to fight worsening violence  The Associated Press

Niger Crisis: India asks citizens to leave African country 'as soon as possible' | Mint - MintNiger Crisis: India asks citizens to leave African country 'as soon as possible' | Mint  Mint