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🇧🇫🇳🇪 Burkina Faso troops join raid on militants in Niger
The armies of Burkina Faso and Niger have killed an unknown number of militants in joint operations, local media has reported.
The attack comes a week after Burkina Faso’s parliament approved the deployment of troops to Niger in order to fight the Islamist uprising along the countries' common border.
Burkina Faso’s state-owned RTB TV channel said on Sunday that raids where launched after troops spotted “a column of terrorists” leaving Niger for Burkina Faso.
Joint forces “neutralised these attackers in pairs on 100 motorbikes and destroyed most of their logistics” in eastern Burkina Faso's Kantchari area, the channel added.
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The armies of Burkina Faso and Niger have killed an unknown number of militants in joint operations, local media has reported.
The attack comes a week after Burkina Faso’s parliament approved the deployment of troops to Niger in order to fight the Islamist uprising along the countries' common border.
Burkina Faso’s state-owned RTB TV channel said on Sunday that raids where launched after troops spotted “a column of terrorists” leaving Niger for Burkina Faso.
Joint forces “neutralised these attackers in pairs on 100 motorbikes and destroyed most of their logistics” in eastern Burkina Faso's Kantchari area, the channel added.
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🇳🇪🇫🇷 Thousands celebrate departure of French ambassador from Niger
Thousands of Nigerians gathered near France’s military base in Niamey to celebrate the departure of Paris’ ambassador earlier this week, about a month after the military junta ordered him to leave. But anti-French activists say the battle is not yet over.
"This victory is not, if you like, a total victory for this revolution, it's only the beginning. We call on the entire population of Niger to mobilise as one until the last French soldier leaves Niger, said demonstrators.
"We’re overjoyed. But just because the ambassador has gone doesn't mean that we're going to stay at home and say 'It's over, we've won'. No, we are going to continue the fight."
They are now waiting for France to withdraw its around 1,500 soldiers from Niger, which Paris says will take place before the end of the year.
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Thousands of Nigerians gathered near France’s military base in Niamey to celebrate the departure of Paris’ ambassador earlier this week, about a month after the military junta ordered him to leave. But anti-French activists say the battle is not yet over.
"This victory is not, if you like, a total victory for this revolution, it's only the beginning. We call on the entire population of Niger to mobilise as one until the last French soldier leaves Niger, said demonstrators.
"We’re overjoyed. But just because the ambassador has gone doesn't mean that we're going to stay at home and say 'It's over, we've won'. No, we are going to continue the fight."
They are now waiting for France to withdraw its around 1,500 soldiers from Niger, which Paris says will take place before the end of the year.
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🇩🇿🇳🇪 Algeria says Niger accepts its mediation in resolving political crisis
Niger has accepted an Algerian offer to mediate in its political crisis, Algeria's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Algeria received Niger's official notification of its acceptance of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's mediation initiative, the ministry said in a statement.
Algiers has repeatedly warned against any military response to the crisis in neighbouring Niger, where the army seized power in July.
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Niger has accepted an Algerian offer to mediate in its political crisis, Algeria's foreign ministry said on Monday.
Algeria received Niger's official notification of its acceptance of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's mediation initiative, the ministry said in a statement.
Algiers has repeatedly warned against any military response to the crisis in neighbouring Niger, where the army seized power in July.
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🇳🇪 Suspected jihadists kill dozens of Niger soldiers
Niger's defence ministry says 29 soldiers have been killed in an assault by suspected jihadists in the west of the country. Two soldiers were seriously wounded and "several dozen terrorists" were also killed.
In a televised statement officials said the troops had been targeted by more than a 100 militants, using weapons including improvised explosive devices.
The attack took place northwest of Tabatol near the country's border with Mali, during military operations aimed at "neutralising the threat posed by the Islamic State" in the area.
Three days of national mourning has been declared.
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Niger's defence ministry says 29 soldiers have been killed in an assault by suspected jihadists in the west of the country. Two soldiers were seriously wounded and "several dozen terrorists" were also killed.
In a televised statement officials said the troops had been targeted by more than a 100 militants, using weapons including improvised explosive devices.
The attack took place northwest of Tabatol near the country's border with Mali, during military operations aimed at "neutralising the threat posed by the Islamic State" in the area.
Three days of national mourning has been declared.
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🇳🇪 Niger bans exports of liquefied petroleum gas
Niger has banned all exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) until further notice, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.
National production should be used to supply the domestic market, and in case of surplus a special authorization can be requested to export it, the statement said.
Niger normally exports its surplus petroleum gas to neighbouring Nigeria.
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Niger has banned all exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) until further notice, the government said in a statement on Tuesday.
National production should be used to supply the domestic market, and in case of surplus a special authorization can be requested to export it, the statement said.
Niger normally exports its surplus petroleum gas to neighbouring Nigeria.
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🇺🇸🇳🇪 The US is close to officially declaring the overthrow of Niger's government a coup
More than two months after elements of the military seized power in Niger, the Biden administration is close to officially designating the overthrow of the country’s elected government a coup.
The US State Department is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat as soon as next week, three US officials told.
The department is set to announce that the US will be suspending certain forms of assistance to Niger. However, the US embassy can continue to operate and the US military will be able to legally keep forces in Niger if a coup designation is made, US officials said.
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More than two months after elements of the military seized power in Niger, the Biden administration is close to officially designating the overthrow of the country’s elected government a coup.
The US State Department is preparing to officially designate the military takeover in Niger as a coup d’etat as soon as next week, three US officials told.
The department is set to announce that the US will be suspending certain forms of assistance to Niger. However, the US embassy can continue to operate and the US military will be able to legally keep forces in Niger if a coup designation is made, US officials said.
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🇧🇫🇳🇪 6 soldiers and 31 terrorists were killed in fighting near Burkina Faso — Niger border
Six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" were killed in fighting on Sunday and Monday in the Téra zone, in western Niger near Burkina Faso, the Nigerien Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
“From Sunday October 15 to Monday October 16, 2023, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) of Operation Niya on a mop-up mission had a series of clashes with terrorist elements in the Lemdou area 50 km to the north -west of Téra", explains the ministry.
“Six soldiers died” and 18 others, injured, were evacuated to Niamey, specifies the statement.
The fighting took place in the Tillabéri region, in the middle of the so-called “three borders” zone between Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali , which has become a hideout for Sahelian jihadists affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the EIGS.
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Six soldiers and 31 "terrorists" were killed in fighting on Sunday and Monday in the Téra zone, in western Niger near Burkina Faso, the Nigerien Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
“From Sunday October 15 to Monday October 16, 2023, the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) of Operation Niya on a mop-up mission had a series of clashes with terrorist elements in the Lemdou area 50 km to the north -west of Téra", explains the ministry.
“Six soldiers died” and 18 others, injured, were evacuated to Niamey, specifies the statement.
The fighting took place in the Tillabéri region, in the middle of the so-called “three borders” zone between Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali , which has become a hideout for Sahelian jihadists affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the EIGS.
#BurkinaFaso #Niger
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🇪🇺🇳🇪 EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions
European Union countries on Monday adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July.
The new framework will allow the EU to sanction individuals and entities responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Niger, undermine the constitutional order, or constitute serious violations to human rights or international humanitarian law, the EU Council said.
With this, the EU aims to mirror and strengthen any measures taken by the West African regional organisation ECOWAS.
"The EU has from the very beginning condemned the coup d'état in Niger in the strongest terms," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
With the restrictive measures, the EU could freeze assets of targeted entities and individuals and hand them travel bans.
#EU #Niger
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European Union countries on Monday adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July.
The new framework will allow the EU to sanction individuals and entities responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability and security of Niger, undermine the constitutional order, or constitute serious violations to human rights or international humanitarian law, the EU Council said.
With this, the EU aims to mirror and strengthen any measures taken by the West African regional organisation ECOWAS.
"The EU has from the very beginning condemned the coup d'état in Niger in the strongest terms," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
With the restrictive measures, the EU could freeze assets of targeted entities and individuals and hand them travel bans.
#EU #Niger
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🇺🇳🇳🇪 UN to resume humanitarian flight operations in Niger
The United Nations has said it will resume delivering humanitarian supplies and evacuating staff in Niger after the country's ruling junta lifted domestic flight restrictions.
“The national aviation authorities in Niger have informed the UN Humanitarian Air Service that flight restrictions are now lifted for domestic operations, and that services can resume as of tomorrow,” the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairsv said on.
It said that the resumption of domestic flight operations will facilitate the monthly delivery of nearly 2.4 metric tonnes of medical supplies and other aid as well as “critical medical and security evacuations for humanitarian staff”.
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The United Nations has said it will resume delivering humanitarian supplies and evacuating staff in Niger after the country's ruling junta lifted domestic flight restrictions.
“The national aviation authorities in Niger have informed the UN Humanitarian Air Service that flight restrictions are now lifted for domestic operations, and that services can resume as of tomorrow,” the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairsv said on.
It said that the resumption of domestic flight operations will facilitate the monthly delivery of nearly 2.4 metric tonnes of medical supplies and other aid as well as “critical medical and security evacuations for humanitarian staff”.
#UN #Niger
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🇺🇸🇳🇪 Has the US suddenly recognized the military junta in Niger?
Yesterday, US Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon officially presented her credentials to the Niger Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This diplomatic procedure was immediately seen as a sign of normalized relations and recognition of the new government following the military coup in July.
Fitzgibbon arrived in the country in August, and the local Foreign Ministry expected her to take office several months ago. However, Washington then stated that the ambassador would not present her credentials to the new authorities of Niger, as the United States did not recognize them. Well, after the presentation procedure, the media naturally started discussing Niger's shift towards the United States and the reasons behind this unexpected warming.
But for those who have been following the events in the region, the staged performance did not come as a surprise. From the beginning, the United States had no intention of giving up its positions in the African country. Instead, it was engaged in negotiations and squeezing out France to gain control over key assets, not to mention the US strategic military installations in Niger.
📌 Currently, the United States controls a large Air Force Base 201 near the city of Agadez in northeastern Niger. This air base serves as an intelligence and surveillance center for the Sahel region and is equipped with attack drones and transport aircraft. In total, there are approximately 1,000 US military personnel in Niger.
Interestingly, a few days before these events, Niger and Burkina Faso (for different reasons) withdrew from the pro-French G5 Sahel defense alliance, just as Mali did a year earlier. As a result, only Chad and Mauritania remain in the alliance.
🔻In general, similar processes are occurring in Niger as what is happening in Gabon. Through trades and aggressive takeovers, the United States is replacing France as the colonial metropolis.
#Africa #Niger #USA
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Yesterday, US Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbon officially presented her credentials to the Niger Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This diplomatic procedure was immediately seen as a sign of normalized relations and recognition of the new government following the military coup in July.
Fitzgibbon arrived in the country in August, and the local Foreign Ministry expected her to take office several months ago. However, Washington then stated that the ambassador would not present her credentials to the new authorities of Niger, as the United States did not recognize them. Well, after the presentation procedure, the media naturally started discussing Niger's shift towards the United States and the reasons behind this unexpected warming.
But for those who have been following the events in the region, the staged performance did not come as a surprise. From the beginning, the United States had no intention of giving up its positions in the African country. Instead, it was engaged in negotiations and squeezing out France to gain control over key assets, not to mention the US strategic military installations in Niger.
📌 Currently, the United States controls a large Air Force Base 201 near the city of Agadez in northeastern Niger. This air base serves as an intelligence and surveillance center for the Sahel region and is equipped with attack drones and transport aircraft. In total, there are approximately 1,000 US military personnel in Niger.
Interestingly, a few days before these events, Niger and Burkina Faso (for different reasons) withdrew from the pro-French G5 Sahel defense alliance, just as Mali did a year earlier. As a result, only Chad and Mauritania remain in the alliance.
🔻In general, similar processes are occurring in Niger as what is happening in Gabon. Through trades and aggressive takeovers, the United States is replacing France as the colonial metropolis.
#Africa #Niger #USA
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🇳🇪🇺🇸La embajadora de EEUU para Niger ha presentado las cartas de credenciales ante el MAE de Niamey, lo que oficializa su cargo como embajadora ante la junta militar nigerina y muestra que las relaciones entre ambos países vuelven a la normalidad tras el…