Niger
Bazoum to be allowed visitors?

Niger
Ex-ministers unite to free Mohamed Bazoum

Twenty-six African VIPs have come together to call for the liberation of Niger's ex-President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained in the presidential palace since he was overthrown in July 2023.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Alassane Ouattara, Joseph Boakai, Mohamed Bazoum

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GabonOligui Nguema due in Abidjan

LiberiaOuattara lays on jet for Boakai

NigerJunta divided over Bazoum's release

Niger
Junta deals fatal blow to military cooperation with Paris

Niger's military leader has recalled the country's defence attaché in Paris. And for the first time in nearly fifty years, Niamey will not be sending any of its officers to France for training.

Niger
Junta sets conditions for Mohamed Bazoum's release

The ex-president's son was released on 8 January on the orders of Niger's military leader, General Tchiani, but his own fate is still being negotiated.