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Niger is currently grappling with the fallout of a military coup that ousted democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum.

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Niger Interview Louise Aubin UN

Niger: Sanctions, insecurity hamper aid efforts — UN

Niger: Sanctions, insecurity hamper aid efforts — UN

The political crisis in Niger has disrupted aid efforts, the UN's humanitarian chief in the West African nation says.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 202301:30 min
Soldiers of the Forces Armees Maliennes of the G5 Sahel sitting in a pick-up truck

Africa's Sahel region: Has the G5 Sahel run its course?

Africa's Sahel region: Has the G5 Sahel run its course?

The G5 Sahel has been mobilizing to fight extremists in the Sahel region — but it now faces a threat from a new group.
ConflictsSeptember 19, 2023
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sign defense pact

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sign defense pact

The military rulers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have committed to helping each other in the event of an attack.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 202302:12 min
Mali's military ruler, Assimi Goita, center, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali

Sahel region: Are military juntas hindering stability?

Sahel region: Are military juntas hindering stability?

Many experts say that only a return to democracy can address the crisis facing the Sahel's worsening security situation.
PoliticsSeptember 12, 2023
Gabonese celebrate the recent coup

Africa's wave of coups stokes fears among autocrats

Africa's wave of coups stokes fears among autocrats

The coups in Gabon and Niger have raised concerns among other African presidents who fear a threat to their power.
PoliticsSeptember 7, 2023
A uranium mine

Does Europe need Niger's uranium?

Does Europe need Niger's uranium?

Will the lights go out in Europe if Niger stops French uranium mining operations?
TradeSeptember 4, 2023
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In Niger, protesters demanding the departure of the French ambassador

Has the EU's Africa policy failed after wave of coups?

Europe seems to have ever fewer options as it watches West African states go through coup after coup.
PoliticsAugust 31, 2023
Women fill canisters of water in a small village

A month after coup, Niger's situation is dire

Provisions are scarce in the landlocked country, and people feel abandoned by ECOWAS and the international community.
ConflictsAugust 31, 202303:15 min
Niger prime minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine speaks to DW in an interview

Niger's junta-appointed PM: 'Why should we worry?'

In an exclusive interview with DW, Niger's new prime minister, Lamine Zeine, has signaled a readiness for talks.
PoliticsAugust 14, 2023