A senior US diplomat traveled to the capital of Niger to hold 'extremely frank and at times quite difficult' talks with the ruling junta after the country's military leaders seized power from the democratically elected president last month.
A senior U.S. diplomat traveled to the capital of Niger to hold"extremely frank and at times quite difficult" talks with the ruling junta after the country's military leaders seized power from the democratically elected president last month.
France, Niger's former colonialist ruler, specifically urged its citizens not to travel to the country, citing anti-French sentiment, per the BBC. Other West African countries also appear to be concerned with the coup, as leaders from the region are set to meet on Thursday to discuss the precarious situation.
But presidential guard leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani’s announcement that he had seized power places this future in doubt. And casting a shadow over the entire dilemma for the U.S. is the fact that Russia's paramilitary Wagner Group could plant forces in the country it has long coveted.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BTS' Suga Expresses Feeling 'Betrayed' by RM's Actions After Trainee DaysIn the latest episode of Suchwita, rapper Suga opens up about the pressure to release his solo album and discusses feeling 'betrayed' by a fellow BTS member for their behavior before their debut.
Read more »
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Expresses Hope for Timely Resolution to Writers & Actors StrikesDuring his second earnings call, Paramount CEO Bob Bakish addresses the ongoing writers and actors strikes in Hollywood, expressing hope for a timely resolution. Bakish acknowledges the industry's disappointment in failing to reach an agreement that could have prevented the strikes.
Read more »
Cowboys' Micah Parsons Expresses Desire to Visit AfricaMicah Parsons, the talented Dallas Cowboys linebacker, discusses his future travel plans and expresses his interest in visiting Africa, a destination he has yet to explore. Despite his success in the NFL, Parsons hopes to have the opportunity to visit the continent in the future.
Read more »
Stranded East Bay missionairies return home from NigerMembers of an East Bay church group who were trapped in Niger have returned home, according to a social media post.
Read more »