‘Tears of Injustice’: Mdou Moctar’s stripped-down rebuke of Nigerien political failure
Following last year's Funeral of Injustice, Nigerien desert rocker Mdou Moctar presents an acoustic companion album exploring political failure back home.
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Nigerien rebel movement denies release of its leader from Libya
The Coordination of Free Forces in Niger, a rebel group, denied reports regarding the release of the leader of the National ...
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Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger's junta proposed a three-year timeline for a transition back to civilian rule. However, West Africa's ...
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Niger: Commision recommends 5-year transition period to civilian rule
Back in 2023 when the military seized power ousting Mohamed Bazoum, the junta suggested three years for the transition, which ECOWAS rejected. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso left the bloc after ...
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Niger moves to tighten media control with regulations on WhatsApp, Facebook groups
The military government in Niger has announced plans to introduce new regulations on social media use in the country.
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UN calls for immediate release of former Niger leader Mohamed Bazoum
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called for the immediate release of Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, Hadiza, on Monday, February 10. Bazoum was overthrown in a coup in July 2023.