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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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

Niger junta ends US military deal, seeks troops’ exit - The Times of India
  1. Niger junta ends US military deal, seeks troops’ exit  The Times of India
  2. Niger orders US troops to leave its territory  Deccan Herald
  3. US military operations across the Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation  The Hindu


Burkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (as of 13 March 2024) - Burkina Faso - ReliefWebBurkina Faso, Mali and Western Niger - Humanitarian Snapshot (as of 13 March 2024) - Burkina Faso  ReliefWeb

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Niger govt cracks down on illegal miners - MSNNiger govt cracks down on illegal miners  MSN

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it'll take for it to succeed - The ConversationBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger hint at a new west African currency: what it'll take for it to succeed  The Conversation

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to form joint force to fight jihadists - BBCNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso to form joint force to fight jihadists  BBC

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

Niger Breaks Off Military Cooperation With US With "Immediate Effect" - NDTVNiger Breaks Off Military Cooperation With US With "Immediate Effect"  NDTV

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

US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base - FirstpostUS weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure from key counterterrorism base  Firstpost

Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US - BBC.comNiger's junta revokes military agreement with US  BBC.com

Niger Junta Calls for US to Leave, but Pentagon Says Troops Remain at Air Bases for Now - Air & Space Forces MagazineNiger Junta Calls for US to Leave, but Pentagon Says Troops Remain at Air Bases for Now  Air & Space Forces Magazine

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

Niger ends military co-operation agreement with US - Financial TimesNiger ends military co-operation agreement with US  Financial Times

Pentagon Works to Maintain US Troop Presence in Niger for Counterterrorism Operations - OneindiaPentagon Works to Maintain US Troop Presence in Niger for Counterterrorism Operations  Oneindia

Niger Termination of U.S. Military Ties Followed Accusation of Iran Uranium Deal - WSJ - The Wall Street JournalNiger Termination of U.S. Military Ties Followed Accusation of Iran Uranium Deal - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

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

Regional Analysts Concerned Over Niger's Future Military Cooperation With US - Voice of America - VOA NewsRegional Analysts Concerned Over Niger's Future Military Cooperation With US  Voice of America - VOA News

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

Pentagon: US Warned Niger About Russia, Iran Ties Before Junta Revoked Accord - Voice of America - VOA NewsPentagon: US Warned Niger About Russia, Iran Ties Before Junta Revoked Accord  Voice of America - VOA News

Niger's junta says US military presence is no longer justified - The Associated PressNiger's junta says US military presence is no longer justified  The Associated Press

Niger Revokes Military Accord With US, Junta Spokesperson Says - Voice of America - VOA NewsNiger Revokes Military Accord With US, Junta Spokesperson Says  Voice of America - VOA News

Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says - ReutersNiger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says  Reuters

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

US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties - Al-MonitorUS aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties  Al-Monitor

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

Niger’s expulsion of US a ‘victory’ against imperialism - Caj News AfricaNiger’s expulsion of US a ‘victory’ against imperialism  Caj News Africa

Niger severs ties with US Army over 'condescending attitude' - DW (English)Niger severs ties with US Army over 'condescending attitude'  DW (English)

Niger junta announces end to military relationship with United States - The Washington PostNiger junta announces end to military relationship with United States  The Washington Post

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to form joint force to fight jihadists - BBC.comNiger, Mali and Burkina Faso to form joint force to fight jihadists  BBC.com

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

Niger’s Military Junta Revokes Military Deal with US: State TV - BloombergNiger’s Military Junta Revokes Military Deal with US: State TV  Bloomberg

Niger ordered US troops to leave after Biden officials warned about ties to Russia, Iran: Pentagon - The HillNiger ordered US troops to leave after Biden officials warned about ties to Russia, Iran: Pentagon  The Hill

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

Hunters in Niger lament loss of range to Islamist threat - ReutersHunters in Niger lament loss of range to Islamist threat  Reuters

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

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 breaks off military cooperation with US, as junta moves closer to Russia - South China Morning PostNiger breaks off military cooperation with US, as junta moves closer to Russia  South China Morning Post

Nigeria secures $1.3 bln funding for rail link to Niger Republic - ReutersNigeria secures $1.3 bln funding for rail link to Niger Republic  Reuters

Pentagon looks to keep troops in Niger as junta orders departure - Fox NewsPentagon looks to keep troops in Niger as junta orders departure  Fox News

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

US concern over Niger's 'secret deal' to supply Iran with uranium contributed to rupture of ties | | AW - The Arab WeeklyUS concern over Niger's 'secret deal' to supply Iran with uranium contributed to rupture of ties | | AW  The Arab Weekly

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

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

Nigeria reopens borders with Niger - Africanews EnglishNigeria reopens borders with Niger  Africanews English

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

ECOWAS searches for fresh unity as Niger, others attempt sub-regional bloc - Punch NewspapersECOWAS searches for fresh unity as Niger, others attempt sub-regional bloc  Punch Newspapers

U.S. hopeful of continued military presence in Niger: Pentagon - Peoples GazetteU.S. hopeful of continued military presence in Niger: Pentagon  Peoples Gazette

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

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

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

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

Tinubu, IBB In Closed-door Meeting In Niger - Leadership NewsTinubu, IBB In Closed-door Meeting In Niger  Leadership News

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

US Sahel strategy in disarray as Niger ends military cooperation – The North Africa Post - The North Africa PostUS Sahel strategy in disarray as Niger ends military cooperation – The North Africa Post  The North Africa Post

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

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

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

Niger, U.S.: Niger Terminates Defense Cooperation With the United States - Stratfor WorldviewNiger, U.S.: Niger Terminates Defense Cooperation With the United States  Stratfor Worldview

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

No Military Intervention against Niger - Tricontinental: Institute for Social ResearchNo Military Intervention against Niger  Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research

Niamey, Niger: American International School of Niamey: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States Department of State - Department of StateNiamey, Niger: American International School of Niamey: 2023-2024 Fact Sheet - United States Department of State  Department of State

West African bloc lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger - ReutersWest African bloc lifts sanctions on junta-led Niger  Reuters

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

Withdrawal of US troops from Niger on the table - Al Mayadeen EnglishWithdrawal of US troops from Niger on the table  Al Mayadeen English

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

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

Ecowas fails to persuade Niger junta to release former leader - Financial TimesEcowas fails to persuade Niger junta to release former leader  Financial Times

Global Atomic Reports on the Announcement by Niger to terminate Military Cooperation with the United States - Canada NewsWireGlobal Atomic Reports on the Announcement by Niger to terminate Military Cooperation with the United States  Canada NewsWire

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

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

Foundation Seeks Support For Niger's Ejection Of US Troops - Leadership NewsFoundation Seeks Support For Niger's Ejection Of US Troops  Leadership News

West African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger - FRANCE 24 EnglishWest African bloc ECOWAS says it is lifting sanctions on Niger  FRANCE 24 English

Niger ends military accord with US, junta says - Yahoo! VoicesNiger ends military accord with US, junta says  Yahoo! Voices

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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

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

Niger cuts ties with US military - Task & PurposeNiger cuts ties with US military  Task & Purpose

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

Niger country profile - BBC.comNiger country profile  BBC.com

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 govt cracks down on illegal miners - Daily Post NigeriaNiger govt cracks down on illegal miners  Daily Post Nigeria

Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji - BBC.comNiger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji  BBC.com

Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action - BBC.comNiger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action  BBC.com

Niger in the race to end diphtheria outbreak - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaNiger in the race to end diphtheria outbreak  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions - The Associated PressWest Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions  The Associated Press

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

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger want to leave Ecowas. A political scientist explains the fallout - The ConversationMali, Burkina Faso and Niger want to leave Ecowas. A political scientist explains the fallout  The Conversation

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

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