Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger join together to form a confederation

The leaders of the three countries ratified their alliance at their first summit, held on July 6 in Niamey, capital of Niger.

US Finally Pulling Out of Niger Months After Government Ends Military Agreement

The United States announced plans to complete the drawdown of its military presence in Niger Friday, four months after the government of the West African country terminated its security agreement with the US.

Kremlin on Russia’s Niger Presence: Moscow Bolstering Ties With African States

Russia is cultivating relations with African countries on all fronts, even in the area of defense, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on reports about the presence of Russian military personnel at a base in Niger.

Russian Armed Forces are located at the same base as the US military in Niger, the Pentagon said

Russian forces are staying at the same base in Niger with the American military until the US withdraws its contingent from this African country, the Pentagon said.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger announce creation of joint force to fight terrorism

The authorities of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced on March 6 the creation of a joint force to combat terrorist groups operating in the African Sahel region, the RFI radio station reported.

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Send Formal Withdrawal Notifications to ECOWAS

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger sent official notices to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of their intention to leave the bloc, the media reported on Monday.

French Troops Begin Withdrawal from Niger: French Military

France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday.

Niger junta says a dozen soldiers killed in insurgent attack

At least a dozen Niger soldiers were killed following an attack by hundreds of armed insurgents on motorbikes in the country’s southwest on Thursday morning, the West African nation’s defense ministry said in a statement.

Niger military leaders welcome news of French army withdrawal

Niger’s military rulers on Sunday welcomed the announcement that France will pull its troops out of the country by the end of the year as “a new step towards sovereignty.”

French Foreign Ministry confirms it does not recognize the demands of the rebels in Niger

The French Foreign Ministry confirmed that they do not recognize the demands of the rebels in Niger to withdraw French troops from the country before September 3.

Niger junta instructs police to expel French envoy

The junta that seized power in Niger last month said in a statement that the French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, no longer had diplomatic immunity and police had been instructed to expel him.

French Troops Reportedly Given Until September 3 to Withdraw From Niger

 Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) has reportedly demanded the complete withdrawal of French troops from the West African country by September 3.

Macron says French ambassador will stay in Niger

France's ambassador to Niger will stay in the country despite pressure to leave from leaders of a recent coup, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech to diplomats on Monday. 

Niger’s authorities dropped idea of expelling more ambassador at last minute

Rebels in Niger planned to expel diplomats of other Western countries along with the French ambassador who was ordered to leave the country by Monday, but dropped this idea at the last moment fearing international isolation, the RFI radio station said on Saturday.

Niger gives French envoy 48 hours to leave, Paris says Niger's junta 'have no authority'

Niger's coup leaders have given the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country as bilateral ties continue to deteriorate rapidly.

Niger’s rebels leader allows Mali, Burkina Faso armies to enter in case of attack

General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the head of the Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, signed an order authorizing defense and security forces of Burkina Faso and Mali to enter the territory of Niger in case of an attack against it, the Agence Nigerienne de Presse (ANP) reported.

Niger coup leader proposes three-year transition to civilian rule

Niger’s coup leader has proposed a three-year transition to civilian rule after meeting a delegation of West African leaders and warned that any attack on the country would “not be a walk in the park” for those involved.

ECOWAS Will Restore Constitutional Order in Niger by All Means Available

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will restore the constitutional order in Niger using "all available means", said the bloc's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Abdel-Fatau Musah at the meeting of ECOWAS chiefs of staff in Ghana.

Niger says 17 of its soldiers killed in ambush

Niger's junta said 17 of its soldiers were killed in an ambush by insurgents, the deadliest attack since a 26 July coup - whose leaders have cited persistent insecurity as a justification for deposing the civilian government.

Niger regim says it cannot host West African mission

The military junta in Niger has informed ECOWAS that it cannot host a delegation from the West African regional bloc, citing reasons of security due to what it characterized as widespread anger among the Nigerien population following sanctions imposed by the bloc.