Luxembourg 23.10.2023 The Council today adopted a framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Niger. This decision demonstrates the European Union’s resolve to sanction those who undermine the stability, democracy, rule of law in Niger, and constitute a threat to peace and security in the region. This new autonomous framework for restrictive…
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Niger: crucial base for military in Sahel
Brussels 10.08.2023 The U.S. diplomats familiar with the discussions said the Niger military junta made it clear to Nuland and the other U.S. officials present that they believe very strongly that their seizure of power was just, that they have broad public support, and that the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum was no longer the legitimate…
Niger: EU will not recognize junta
Brussels 31.07.2023 “The European Union does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities resulting from the putsch in Niger. President Bazoum was democratically elected; he is and therefore remains the only legitimate President of Niger. His release must be unconditional and without delay. The EU holds the putschists responsible for his safety and that…
Niger: EU support to President Bazoum amid coup d’etat
Brussels 27.07.2023 “The European Union is following with great concern the current events in Niamey following a mutiny by part of the presidential guard at the residence of President Mohamed Bazoum. At this time, the situation remains tense” reads the statement of the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. L’UE réaffirme son plein soutien au Président…
Niger laments Sahel G5 “death”
Brussels 22.05.2022 Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum said that Mali’s decision, which came after it was not allowed to assume the group’s rotating presidency, meant the Sahel force was now “dead”.(Image: illustration) Daily Watch – FG suspends FAAC meet after Idris arrest, Niger President says G5 Sahel dead following Malian exit https://t.co/gUbqluU3Yp — SBM Intelligence (@sbmintelligence) May…
Borrell meets Niger President
Brussels 22.04.2021 During his visit to Chad the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell has met the President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum in N’Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad. After the talks he EU diplomat has issued the following statement: “We shared with the President, the analysis of the situation. I found in him…
Niger elections protests
The Republic of the Niger national electoral commission on Tuesday, February 23, declared ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum the winner of the February 21 runoff election with 55.75% of the vote, but his rival, Mahamane Ousmane, a former president, has alleged fraud and claimed he won with 50.3%. The incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou is stepping…
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