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US military looks for West Africa 'Plan B' after Niger ousting
Air Force General C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is visiting Africa to explore options for maintaining a U.S. presence in West Africa after Niger decided to expel the U.S. military in favor of partnering with Russia. Brown mentioned opportunities to work with countries in West Africa to possibly relocate capabilities from Niger to other locations. However, replicating the U.S. counter-terrorism presence in Niger seems unlikely. The changing political landscape in the region, with several coups, presents challenges for U.S. strategy. The U.S. is evaluating its goals and relationships in the region amid these changes.
Russian trainers move to Niger airbase where small number of US troops remain
The arrival of Russian trainers in the West African country about three weeks ago came in the wake of Niger's decision to order out all US troops. The order dealt a blow to US military operations in the Sahel, a vast region south of the Sahara desert where groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group operate.
Niger ends security and defence partnerships with the EU
Niger's military leaders announced the termination of two EU security missions, opting to strengthen military ties with Russia. They ended agreements concerning the EUCAP Sahel Niger and an EU military partnership mission aimed at bolstering Niger's armed forces against terrorism. The nation, battling jihadist insurgencies from Nigeria, Mali, and Burkina Faso, shifted alliances post-President Bazoum's ousting in July. France withdrew troops, prompting closer ties between Niger's military regime and Russia. The shift aligns with Mali and Burkina Faso, also led by militaries partnering with Russia amid jihadist conflicts.
Niger demands French troops, envoy depart as deadlines pass
The developments come after French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the ruling junta’s demand to recall his ambassador a month after a coup upended relations between the two former allies.
Niger Coup: Niamey court overturns jail sentence for head of group supporting junta amid military rule; Know what happened
Only last month, the landscape of Niger underwent a dramatic shift when members of the presidential guard staged a coup, taking control from the existing authorities.
Niger coup can blight Chinese investments in Africa’s Sahel region
China is the second largest investor in Niger after France and in the last two decades, it has pumped in huge amount in the landlocked West African nation, according to media reports.
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MEA asks Indian nationals in Niger to leave country after coup in African nation
The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian nationals to leave Niger as soon as possible due to the ongoing political unrest following the recent military coup. The Indian embassy in Niger has asked those who have not registered for assistance to do so urgently.
Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum living without electricity and is running out of food, only has rice and canned goods left to eat
As the political standoff in Niger continues, the plight of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and his family highlights the dire consequences of political instability.
France to start evacuating French, EU citizens from Niger
France has announced it will evacuate French and other European citizens from Niger following the military coup last week, making it the seventh takeover in under three years. Its borders have been closed to commercial flights since the military overthrew the democratically elected government. The coup has sparked security concerns due to links to Islamic State and al Qaeda, particularly as Niger's Western allies fear losing influence to Russia.
Niger general who led coup asks for support from the people and international partners
Various factions of Niger's military have reportedly wrangled for control since members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger's first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France. As Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani spoke, state TV identified him as the leader of the group of soldiers who said they staged the coup, and his appearance seemed to be an effort to show he was in charge.
Coup in Niger, military officers oust Presiden Mohamed Bazoum; curfew imposed, land & air border closed
Mohamed Bazoum, Niger's pro-Western and democratically elected leader, rose to power in 2021, but now faces a coup attempt by the Presidential Guard. His reputation remains untainted by corruption scandals, signaling his commitment to public affairs.
US ties with Niger will depend on democratic governance, rule of law: US State Secy Antony Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday spoke to Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum and stressed that Washington's further cooperation with Niamey will depend on further democratic governance, rule of law and human rights.
Mutinous Niger soldiers claim to have overthrown president
In a televised address late Wednesday, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said: "We, the defence and security forces... have decided to put an end to the regime" of President Bazoum. "This follows the continued deterioration of the security situation, poor economic and social governance," he added, surrounded by nine other uniformed soldiers. They said "all institutions" in the country would be suspended, borders were closed, and a curfew had been imposed "until further notice", from 10 pm to 5 am.
Sahara Desert was once home to several Nigerian cities
Generations of travellers have stood before the "ksars" of Djado, wondering at their crenelated walls, watchtowers, secretive passages and wells, all of them testifying to a skilled but unknown hand.
Climate change deadlier than cancer in some areas: UNDP
Using Dhaka, Bangladesh, as an example, according to the data released on Friday, additional deaths from climate change would be nearly twice the country's current all-cancer death rate and 10 times its road traffic death rate by 2100. Higher temperatures and a warmer climate stress cardiovascular and respiratory systems around the world, but the effects will differ depending on how well communities are equipped to adapt.
India signs pact for social housing units in Maldives
A total of 2800 units of 3 bedrooms and 3 toilets, and, 1200 units of 2 bedrooms and 2 toilets will be constructed under the two projects.
French military suspension in Mali hits a struggling army
The defence ministry in Paris last week announced a "temporary" suspension in military advice and joint operations pending "guarantees" that Mali's ruling military -- which has booted out civilian leaders in charge of a transitional government -- will stage elections in February 2022.
Niger announces 3-day national mourning after deadly attacks on 2 villages
"It was decided [to declare] a three-day national mourning, as well as to strengthen security in the area and provide support to the population," Alhada said on air the France 24 broadcaster.
India rejects ‘factually incorrect’ references to Jammu and Kashmir in OIC resolutions
The government on Sunday categorically rejected what it described as factually incorrect, gratuitous and unwarranted references to India in resolutions adopted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on recent developments in J&K. India also accused the OIC, which positions itself as a Muslim world collective, of indulging in anti-India propaganda at the behest of Pakistan.
First convention centre made by India in Africa launched as Delhi enters China's turf
India on Tuesday inaugurated first ever convention made by it in Africa with the Foreign Minister S Jaishankar inaugurating the Mahatma Gandhi International Convention Centre (MGICC) in Western African state of Niger as part of its outreach to the continent.
India extends $ 50 million package to host African Union Summit
Officials told ET that the grant to Niger is in line with New Delhi's development partnership model for Africa—one which is based on local requirements.
India takes convention centre route to Africa
Unlike the model followed by Africa’s other partners (read China), India’s initiative is demand driven, upon request from its partners in continent, said persons familiar with the process.
Ebola-free certificate must for people coming from some African nations: JP Nadda
Nadda also informed the House about central teams being sent to various airports to inspect and ensure proper surveillance.
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