Abdourahamane Tchiani

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US to submit plan to 'disengage' troops: Niger
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US to submit plan to 'disengage' troops: Niger

Niger's military rulers have said the US will submit a plan on how it would "disengage" its troops from the West African nation.
Niger's military ruler talks 'security cooperation' with Putin
Africa

Niger's military ruler talks 'security cooperation' with Putin

Niger's military head Abdourahamane Tchiani has held a phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin and discussed "security cooperation."
US warns Niger against ties with Russia
Africa

US warns Niger against ties with Russia

Pentagon has said the US warned Niger against ties with Russia and Iran in a meeting between Niger's military rulers and US representatives last week.
US general holds talks with Niger's military ruler
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US general holds talks with Niger's military ruler

A senior US army commander has held talks with Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, the State Department has said.
Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers
Africa

Niger junta cabinet reshuffle brings new mining, energy ministers

The changes target the strategically important sectors of mining, petrol and energy.
Niger sets deadline for French troops' withdrawal
Africa

Niger sets deadline for French troops' withdrawal

Niger has set December 22, 2023 as the deadline for French troops' withdrawal from the country.
Niger ends security partnerships with European Union
Africa

Niger ends security partnerships with European Union

The Nigerien government has announced the end of several agreements with the European Union (EU), including a security deal.
Niger junta asks West Africa's court to order lifting of sanctions
Africa

Niger junta asks West Africa's court to order lifting of sanctions

The country was hit by economic sanctions from West Africa’s regional bloc after elite soldiers toppled the civilian president.
Niger's junta leader sets up anti-corruption agency
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Niger's junta leader sets up anti-corruption agency

Niger's transitional leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has set up a new anti-corruption commission.
Niger junta asks Togo to facilitate talks
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Niger junta asks Togo to facilitate talks

Niger's transitional government has asked Togo to facilitate talks with key partners, including ECOWAS.
Niger coup: Macron concerned over deposed president Bazoum's fate
Africa

Niger coup: Macron concerned over deposed president Bazoum's fate

The French president calls for the immediate release of Mohamed Bazoum and that of his wife and son.
Deposed Niger president Bazoum's lawyers deny escape bid
Africa

Deposed Niger president Bazoum's lawyers deny escape bid

Since he was toppled by the military on July 26,  Mohamed Bazoum had been held at his residence in the presidential palace along with his wife and son.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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