Despite its diplomatic and intelligence presence in the Sahel region, Europe was once again taken by surprise. This is what emerges from the preparatory documents published on the next meeting of the defense ministers of the European Union member states. After the attack in Ukraine, the coup in Niger at the end of July also […]
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Niger expels the French ambassador. ‘He has 48 hours to leave the country’
In Niger, coupists ordered the French ambassador to leave the country. As the State Department said in a statement, Sylvain Itte has “48 hours to do this”. French ambassador Sylvain Itte has 48 hours to leave the country. The reason for the decision is the French diplomat’s refusal to meet with the new head of […]
Putin points to Africa: “Solution for Niger”, phone call with Mali leader
The war in Ukraine, the confrontation with NATO, Russian operations in Niger. Vladimir Putin, speaking at the XI Moscow Conference on International Security, is moving on several fronts. “NATO member countries continue to build and modernize their offensive capabilities, making attempts to transfer military confrontation to outer space and information space. They use military and […]
Overthrown Niger President Charged with High Treason? Junta statement
Niger’s president has been under house arrest since the coup, reportedly in deteriorating conditions. Mohamed Bazoum may soon be charged with high treason. The leaders of Niger’s ruling junta announced that President Bazoum could be charged with high treason and endangering Niger’s security. Maj Amadou Abdramane, spokesman for the military authorities, said on Niger’s public […]
Military intervention in Niger? Mobilization of forces
The leaders of the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a strong appeal against the leaders of the coup in Niger. That was reported the armed forces of this bloc’s rapid response are “immediately” alarmed. Following a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, the leaders of the countries of the Economic […]
Niger. Former rebel leader creates movement for democracy
The Council of Resistance for the Republic is tasked with bringing deposed President Mohamed Bazoum back to power. This is the first sign of resistance in Niger against the ruling junta. The African Union, along with representatives from the UN and ECOWAS, planned to send a diplomatic mission to Niger. However, the diplomats were not […]
Niger. Blinken: The Wagner Group benefits from the confusion
Russia did not inspire the events in Niger, but it is benefiting from it, says US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. After the coup in Niger, protesters in front of the French embassy chanted “Down with France! Long live Russia!” The head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, called the coup in the West African […]
South Korea stunned Nigeria in extra time and qualified
The South Korean team, with a goal from central Choi Seokhyun in the first part of extra time, beat Nigeria 1-0 this Sunday to face Italy for a place in the 2023 Under-20 World Cup final in Argentina. Strategy once again saved the Asian team, who in the 95th minute only managed to break through […]
Nigeria causes the big surprise and knocks Argentina out of the U-20 World Cup
The Nigerian under-20 team delivered the blow on Wednesday by knocking out hosts Argentina after winning 0-2 in the category’s round of 16 of the World Cup. Ibrahim Muhammad, in the 61st minute, and Rilwanu Sarki, in the 91st minute, scored the goals for the African team, who beat an ‘Albiceleste’, the top winner of […]
Linda Caicedo scores as Colombia beat Nigeria 1-0 in the Revelations Cup
The Colombia women’s soccer team defeated this Saturday 1-0 at the Niger and registered as a candidate for the Women’s 2023 Revelation Cup which takes place in León, a city in the center of Mexico. Related: Junior reaches an agreement with Olimpia and FIFA lifts the sanction for Arias case On the second day of […]