US partially pauses foreign assistance programs in Niger

Aug 05, 2023

"The US government is pausing certain foreign assistance programs benefiting the government of Niger. This interim measure does not impact all US foreign assistance...

Antony Blinken says US assistance to Niger is in "clear jeopardy" following military coup

Jul 30, 2023

Following a military coup in the West African country of Niger recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that if the situation...

US "incredibly dismayed" by reports of Niger military junta's plan to prosecute Bazoum

Aug 14, 2023

The US State Department Principal Deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday (local time) that the US is "incredibly dismayed" by the reports that Niger...

Hundreds march in Niger demanding withdrawal of US troops

Apr 13, 2024

Hundreds of people erupted in protest on the streets of the Niger capital, demanding the withdrawal of US troops after the military rulers further...

US negotiates troop presence in Niger amid broader discussions surrounding withdrawal

May 11, 2024

Efforts are underway to negotiate the presence of US forces in Niger, amidst broader discussions surrounding the withdrawal of American troops from the West...

Some 20 civilians killed in several militant attacks in Niger

May 10, 2020

Niamey, [Niger], May 11 (Sputnik/ANI): Around 20 civilians have been killed in a series of militant attacks in the southwest of Niger, national media...