Niger junta says it will prosecute ousted president for treason
Niger’s military leaders have announced plans to prosecute the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for alleged “high treason” and “undermining the security of the country”, after toppling his democratically elected government in last month’s coup. In a statement read out on national television, the army spokesman, Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane, said they had been gathering evidence against […]
WANEP describes Coup attempt in Niger as hapless
By: Bubu Klinogo The West Africa Network for Peace building, WANEP has described the purported Coup d’etat in Niger as an unfortunate development. The National Network Coordinator, Albert Yelyang said even though there are issues of governance in Niger, a military takeover is not an option. He expressed the fear that if care is not […]
Niger guards blockade President Mohamed Bazoum’s palace – reports
Soldiers in Niger have blockaded the presidential palace, as well as several ministries in the capital, Niamey, according to reports. No shots were fired and it’s not clear if this is an attempt by the presidential guard to seize power. The president’s office tweeted that the guards unsuccessfully tried to get support from the military […]
Invest in reproductive health to control population growth- NPC
By Nana Ama Omari In a bid to control population growth in Niger, a team from Niger’s Population Department is on a one-week tour to study Ghana’s population dynamics. Welcoming the team to the National Population Council (NPC), Executive Director Dr. Leticia Adelaide Appiah applauded Niger for realising the need to control its population. Commenting […]
