Sahel

Niger's neighbours and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy

Nigeriens awoke Tuesday to deepening uncertainty about whether a regional bloc will follow through on its threat to use military force to try to reinstall ousted President Mohamed Bazoum

By NewsDrum

Aug 08, 2023 13:55 IST logo

4 Min read

International

Niger's junta shuts airspace and accuses neighbouring nations of plan to invade as deadline passes

By NewsDrum Desk

Aug 07, 2023 13:56 IST logo

3 Min read

General Abdourahmane Tchiani, Niger’s new military leader. Photo: AFP

International

Niger's military ruler warns against foreign meddling, urges population to defend the country

By Shailesh Khanduri

Aug 03, 2023 10:17 IST logo

4 Min read

International

List of countries in Sahel other than Niger are run by the military

By NewsDrum Desk

Jul 30, 2023 10:39 IST logo

3 Min read

International

50 women abducted by Islamic Militants in Burkina Faso

By Surinder Singh Oberoi

Jan 18, 2023 10:08 IST logo

2 Min read