Niger, junta

Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger's National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power.
Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. Junta chief General Abdourahamane Tiani -- who will have the final say on the proposal -- proclaimed the charter's presentation as a "fresh start" for the west African nation confronted with jihadist violence.
Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Niger's national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political parti
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said. After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum,
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
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Mali: Armed Islamist Attack on Convoy Kills 34 Civilians
An apparent Islamist armed group attacked a civilian convoy escorted by Malian armed forces and allied militias in ...
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After ECOWAS exit, Niger imposes travel ban on Nigerians with regional passport
The Alliance for Sahel States (AES) has replaced ECOWAS passports with new biometric passports for its member states ・The ...
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ECOWAS: Nigerian passport weakens as Mali, B. Faso, Niger withdraw
Following the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, there are now fewer countries that Nigerian passport ...
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Niger's Path to Democracy: A Five-Year Transition Plan Unveiled
In military junta-led Niger, a commission recommended a five-year transition to democratic rule. The junta's initial ...
Military vibes colour renowned Mali arts festival
Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an ...
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Military Overtones Vibrate Through Renowned Mali Arts Festival
SEGOU, Mali (Reuters) - Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by political ...
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Optimism grows as Niger holds convention on transition plans
Faruk believes Niger could set a positive example. "Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, who have witnessed unconstitutional change of government — I think one common thread that has been running ...
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Mali army says 25 civilians killed in convoy ambush
The attackers struck near the village of Kobe, around 30 km (19 miles) from Gao in a region where groups linked to Islamic ...
Exclusive-Barrick Gold signs agreement with Mali to end mining dispute
Canadian miner Barrick Gold has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end an almost two-year-old dispute over ...