Tag: Niger

BRICS

Three African countries push ahead to have their own common currency

With the repeated discussions about a common BRICS+ currency, there has been…

Ray White
Ray White
Supporters of Niger's National Council for Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) hold up Niger's national flag and the national flag of Russia at the general Seyni Kountche stadium in Niamey on Agust 26, 2023. Tens of thousands of people rallied in Niamey on August 26, 2023 in support for the military leaders behind last month's coup, a day after an ultimatum was issued to France's ambassador to Niger to leave the country. (Photo by AFP)
International

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over…

The Conversation
The Conversation
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
International

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have a new defence alliance: an expert view of its chances of success

Moda Dieng, Université Saint-Paul / Saint Paul University and Philippe M. Frowd,…

The Conversation
The Conversation
Spontaneous demonstrations by democracy advocates broke out all over the city of Niamey, inside the country and in front of Niger's embassies abroad after the announcement this morning that President Bazoum is being held in his palace by his guard.
Africa

What caused the coup in Niger? An expert outlines three driving factors

At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic…

The Conversation
The Conversation