Niger's military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in ...

In a bold attempt to establish its autonomy and remove colonial influence, Niger has formally designated Hausa its national ...

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

Dozens Set Free but Ex-President Bazoum, Others Remain Wrongfully ImprisonedThis week, Niger's military junta released about 50 people from prison, including several former government officials, ...

However ousted former president Mohamed Bazoum is still in detention despite international calls for his release. "These ...

Niger's junta released about 50 individuals Tuesday, including former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist, and soldiers ...

Some of the freed officials had worked in the cabinet of the deposed administration of Bazoum. Among those released were Mahamane Sani Issoufou, former oil minister and son of ex-president ...

Niger’s military junta has freed dozens of former government officials and military officers detained after a coup in 2023 as part of what military authorities have described as efforts to reform the ...