Niger junta revokes military deals with France

Niger junta revokes military deals with France

(VOVWORLD) - Niger’s junta revoked a raft of military cooperation agreements with France on Thursday - a decision that could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region after...
Unrest grows in Niger

Unrest grows in Niger

(VOVWORLD) - The political situation in Niger is drawing international attention after President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by the army and a military junta, set up by the coup, arrested several members of the Constitutional...
Niger loses aid as Western countries condemn coup

Niger loses aid as Western countries condemn coup

(VOVWORLD) - The European Union on Saturday announced that all security cooperation actions and financial support to Niger are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect after military leaders this week overthrew the...
Niger's president detained by guards

Niger's president detained by guards

(VOVWORLD) - The entrance to Niger's Presidential Palace in the capital Niamey was blocked by the presidential guard Wednesday. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum appears to have been detained in a...
UN ends peacekeeping mission in Mali

UN ends peacekeeping mission in Mali

(VOVWORLD) - The UN Security Council on Friday voted unanimously on a resolution to immediately end the mission of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), started in 2013 to prevent...
World community seeks solutions to Sudan conflict

World community seeks solutions to Sudan conflict

(VOVWORLD) -In recent days, the world has been closely following political and security developments in Sudan, where the army and the paramilitary organization known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are engaged in...
UN, Libya discuss early election

UN, Libya discuss early election

(VOVWORLD) - UN envoy in Libya Abdoulaye Bathily has discussed with the Libyan army commander and parliamentary speaker ways to hold Libya's national elections as soon as possible