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Iranpress: Insurgents kill Nigerien soldiers near Mali border

Insurgents kill Nigerien soldiers near Mali border

Tuesday, 03 October 2023 16:26

IP - The Nigerian defense ministry announced that 29 soldiers were killed in an ambush by insurgents near the country's border with Mali, the deadliest attack since the military seized power in a coup in July.

Iranpress: Niger people celebrate French ambassador expulsion

Niger people celebrate French ambassador expulsion

Monday, 02 October 2023 11:10

Niamey (IP) - Niger people gathered in front of the French military base in Niamey and celebrated the victory over the departure of the French ambassador.

Iranpress: Countdown to France

Countdown to France's withdrawal from Niger

Monday, 25 September 2023 09:56

Niami(IP)- The round-the-clock gathering of the people of Niger in front of the French military base in Niamey, as well as the control of the French embassy in Niger by the country's military, has finally forced the French president to withdraw the country's ambassador and troops from Niger.

Iranpress: France ends military presence in Niger, recalling ambassador

France ends military presence in Niger, recalling ambassador

Monday, 25 September 2023 00:52

France is recalling its ambassador to Niger, all staff of the French Embassy, and all French troops in the West African country, President Emmanuel Macron said.

Iranpress: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso establish Sahel security alliance

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso establish Sahel security alliance

Sunday, 17 September 2023 08:19

The Sahel nations sign pact that will allow them to cooperate against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression.

Iranpress: Macron says French ambassador in Niger is held hostage

Macron says French ambassador in Niger is held hostage

Saturday, 16 September 2023 03:00

French President on Friday said that the country's ambassador in Niger is held hostage by the military junta.

Iranpress: France is preparing to leave Niger

France is preparing to leave Niger

Monday, 11 September 2023 09:19

Niamey (IP) - Niger's army commanders joined the popular protest in front of the French military base in Niamey to put more pressure on France to withdraw from the country.

Iranpress: Niger accuses France of amassing forces in preparation for military intervention

Niger accuses France of amassing forces in preparation for military intervention

Sunday, 10 September 2023 10:35

(IP) - Niger’s military has accused France of amassing forces and equipment in West African countries, alleging that this is in preparation for a “military intervention” against Niamey.

Iranpress: France in talks with Niger officials over troop withdrawal

France in talks with Niger officials over troop withdrawal

Wednesday, 06 September 2023 07:44

The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup, a defense ministry source said on Tuesday.

Iranpress: Niger junta reopens nation

Niger junta reopens nation's airspace

Tuesday, 05 September 2023 00:59

The junta in Niger announced, on Monday, that it had resumed permitting commercial flights in the country's airspace.

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