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Kennedy Bridge in Niger

Photo shows Kennedy Bridge over the Niger River in Niamey, Niger, on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Kennedy Bridge in Niger

Photo shows Kennedy Bridge over the Niger River in Niamey, Niger, on Aug. 10, 2025.

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Libya Deports Migrants To Niger - Tripoli

A Libyan staff member distributes documents to deported migrants in Tripoli, Libya, on December 25, 2024. Libya deported a group of migrants to Niger by land on Wednesday, the first such deportation in years, according to the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department. Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Deports Migrants To Niger - Tripoli

Migrants wait to be deported in Tripoli, Libya, on December 25, 2024. Libya deported a group of migrants to Niger by land on Wednesday, the first such deportation in years, according to the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department. Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Libya Deports Migrants To Niger - Tripoli

Migrants line up to get on a bus outside the Deportation Office of the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, on December 25, 2024. Libya deported a group of migrants to Niger by land on Wednesday, the first such deportation in years, according to the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department. Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TAEKWONDO

(240810) -- PARIS, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rafael Alba (in blue) of Cuba competes against Abdoul Issoufou of Niger during the men's +80kg repechage contest of taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Haoyuan)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TAEKWONDO

(240810) -- PARIS, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rafael Alba (in blue) of Cuba and Abdoul Issoufou of Niger react after the men's +80kg repechage contest of taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zheng Huansong)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TAEKWONDO

(240810) -- PARIS, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rafael Alba (in blue) of Cuba competes with Abdoul Issoufou of Niger during the men's +80kg repechage contest of taekwondo at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zheng Huansong)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-TAEKWONDO

(240810) -- PARIS, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rafael Alba (in blue) of Cuba reacts during the men's +80kg repechage contest of taekwondo against Abdoul Issoufou of Niger at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zheng Huansong)

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-100M-WOMEN

(240802) -- PARIS, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Xenia Hiebert (R) of Paraguay and Samira Awali Boubacar of Niger compete during the women's 100m preliminary round of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Gang)

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-MIGRANTS-DEPORTATION

(240725) -- TRIPOLI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Migrants line up to get on a bus outside the Deportation Office of the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, on July 25, 2024. The Illegal Migration Control Department of Libya on Thursday deported more than 700 illegal migrants to their home countries of Niger and Egypt, an official told Xinhua. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-MIGRANTS-DEPORTATION

(240725) -- TRIPOLI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Migrants wait at the Deportation Office of the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, on July 25, 2024. The Illegal Migration Control Department of Libya on Thursday deported more than 700 illegal migrants to their home countries of Niger and Egypt, an official told Xinhua. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-MIGRANTS-DEPORTATION

(240725) -- TRIPOLI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Migrants leave the Deportation Office of the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, on July 25, 2024. The Illegal Migration Control Department of Libya on Thursday deported more than 700 illegal migrants to their home countries of Niger and Egypt, an official told Xinhua. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-MIGRANTS-DEPORTATION

(240725) -- TRIPOLI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Migrants line up to get on a bus outside the Deportation Office of the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, on July 25, 2024. The Illegal Migration Control Department of Libya on Thursday deported more than 700 illegal migrants to their home countries of Niger and Egypt, an official told Xinhua. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nigeria opens land, air borders with Niger following ECOWAS resolution

STORY: Nigeria opens land, air borders with Niger following ECOWAS resolution SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOWAS leaders at the extraordinary summit on Feb. 24 in Abuja 2. various of aerial view of the border 4. various of the military patrolling borders 5. various of border towns 6. various of goods at the border STORYLINE: Nigeria on Wednesday opened its land and air borders with the Republic of the Niger and lifted earlier imposed sanctions against that country following a 2023 coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu gave the directive in compliance with the decisions of the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at its extraordinary summit on Feb. 24 in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. At the extraordinary summit, the West African leaders agreed to lift economic sanctions agains

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West African bloc lifts sanctions on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger

STORY: West African bloc lifts sanctions on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOWAS heads of state arriving for the summit 2. various of meetings 3. various of stakeholders present 4. SOUNDBITE (English): OMAR TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS Commission STORYLINE: The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday lifted drastic sanctions earlier placed on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to pressure military juntas in those countries to return to constitutional order. Sanctions on three countries would be lifted immediately, Omar Touray, president of the ECOWAS Commission, said in a statement after an extraordinary summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Touray announced the immediate lifting of sanctions on three countries following an extraordinary summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government held Saturday in Abuja, Nigeria. SOUNDBITE (En

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Nigerian President showers national honors on second-place AFCON finishers

STORY: Nigerian President showers national honors on second-place AFCON finishers SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: In a ceremony brimming with national pride, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received the Super Eagles, Nigeria's esteemed national football team, at the Presidential Villa. The occasion served as a platform to applaud their commendable run in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and bestow upon them well-deserved honors. Each member of the team, from players to coaching staff, was awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), recognizing their exceptional efforts and contribution to the nation's sporting glory. Tinubu, in a gesture of appreciation, gifted each individual with a flat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and a plot of land. Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, led the Super E

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ECOWAS affirms Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger as continued members despite juntas' claims

STORY: ECOWAS affirms Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger as continued members despite juntas' claims SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Bamako, Mali CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, spokesperson for the transitional government of Mali STORYLINE: The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday officially asserted Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger remain integral members of the regional bloc in response to an earlier declaration by the military junta in each respective country, stating their intention to withdraw membership. The ECOWAS Commission said in a statement that it was yet to receive any direct notification from the three member states about their intention to withdraw from the community. "Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali remain important members of the community and the Authority of Heads of State and Government remains committed to finding a negotiated solution to the political impasse," read the statement

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MALI-BURKINA FASO-NIGER-ECOWAS-WITHDRAWAL

(240128) -- BAMAKO, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A screenshot taken from a video shows Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, Malian minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, and spokesperson for the transitional government of Mali, reading a joint statement in the television news of Malian television (ORTM), Jan. 28, 2024. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are no longer members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), military officials of the three countries decided in a joint statement read this Sunday in the television news of Malian television (ORTM). (Xinhua)

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West African bloc to gradually ease sanctions on Niger

STORY: West African bloc to gradually ease sanctions on Niger SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of heads of state and government of ECOWAS in the Nigerian capital of Abuja 2. various of participants of the meetings STORYLINE: The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has promised a gradual easing of sanctions on Niger based on outcomes of engagement with the military junta in that country following the ousting of President Mohammed Bazoum in July. In a statement at the end of the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in the Nigerian capital of Abuja Sunday, the West African bloc set up a committee made up of the presidents of Togo, Sierra Leone, and Benin to engage with the military junta in Niger on the need for a short transition roadmap and the emplacement of monitoring mechanisms. "Based on the outcomes of the engagement by the CNSP (Natio

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS-DEPORTATION

(231129) -- TRIPOLI, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Illegal immigrants wait to depart at Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, Nov. 28, 2023. The Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department on Tuesday repatriated 248 illegal migrants. Among them, 120 were deported by air back to Niger, while the remaining 128 were deported by land back to Chad, Badraddin Ben-Hamed, head of the Deportation Office of the department, told Xinhua. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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LIBYA-TRIPOLI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS-DEPORTATION

(231129) -- TRIPOLI, Nov. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Illegal immigrants wait to depart at Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department in Tripoli, Libya, Nov. 28, 2023. The Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department on Tuesday repatriated 248 illegal migrants. Among them, 120 were deported by air back to Niger, while the remaining 128 were deported by land back to Chad, Badraddin Ben-Hamed, head of the Deportation Office of the department, told Xinhua. (Photo by Hamza Turkia/Xinhua)

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Foreign media workers' view of Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony

STORY: Foreign media workers' view of Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Asian Games 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAHARUMALENGAM AVINESHWARAN, Journalist, Malaysia's Star Media Group 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NURFARIHA ABDUL RAZAK, Commentator, ASTRO 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TSAHIROU ABDOUA, Journalist, Niger News Agency 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AHMAD HAFEZ, Journalist, Kuwait Olympic Committee STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games was held Saturday night in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The two-hour ceremony showcased the ancient history of Hangzhou through digital innovation, leaving a deep impression on foreign media workers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAHARUMALENGAM AVINESHWARAN, Journalist, Malaysia's Star Media Group "Seeing the crowd in the stadium, the amount of welcome they give shows how important these games are to the Chinese public. It kind of reminded me

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UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance

STORY: UN chief cautions military coups only worsen crises, urges democratic governance DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrives 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: Addressing the recent series of military coups predominantly in Africa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday underscored the importance of establishing lasting democratic governance backed by the rule of law. Wednesday's military takeover in Gabon came on the heels of Niger last month, Burkina Faso in 2022, and Chad, Guinea, Sudan and Mali in the years prior to that. The Gabonese military takeover was announced not long after the electoral authorities declared that President Ali Bongo had secured another term, even though there were allegations of electoral irregularities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secreta

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-NIGER CRISIS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230830) -- ALGIERS, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf attends a press conference in Algiers, Algeria, on Aug. 29, 2023. Ahmed Attaf said on Tuesday that his country has put forth a political solution to address the ongoing crisis in neighboring Niger. The solution, proposed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, focuses on consultations among involved Nigerian parties. TO GO WITH "Algeria proposes political solution to Niger crisis" (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-NIGER CRISIS-PRESS CONFERENCE

(230830) -- ALGIERS, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf attends a press conference in Algiers, Algeria, on Aug. 29, 2023. Ahmed Attaf said on Tuesday that his country has put forth a political solution to address the ongoing crisis in neighboring Niger. The solution, proposed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, focuses on consultations among involved Nigerian parties. TO GO WITH "Algeria proposes political solution to Niger crisis" (Xinhua)

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Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss bilateral, regional issues

STORY: Egyptian, Italian FMs discuss bilateral, regional issues DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters 2. various of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaking (file) 3. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani discussed on Sunday bilateral and regional issues, said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. During a phone conversation, Tajani listened to Shoukry's assessment of the developments in Niger and ways to solve the crisis through diplomatic means to preserve the security and stability of Niger and the region, the ministry said in a statement. They also touched on the situation in Libya, where Shoukry informed his Italian counterpart of Egypt's vision regarding developments in the political and security situation. Shoukry also reviewed ways to support the solutions that ensure the holding of parliame

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ECOWAS standby force ready to go to Niger: official

STORY: ECOWAS standby force ready to go to Niger: official DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants of ECOWAS defense chiefs' meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDEL-FATAU MUSAH, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security 3. various of defense chiefs' meeting STORYLINE: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) standby force is ready to go to Niger any time the order is given, a senior ECOWAS official said here late Friday. Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, made the comment during a press briefing after a two-day meeting of the ECOWAS defense chiefs in Ghana's capital Accra. Musah said all the necessary preparations had concluded, and the defense chiefs would present their report to the leaders of the subregional bloc for further instruction. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDEL-FATAU MUSAH, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security "We ha

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GHANA-ACCRA-ECOWAS-MEETING

(230818) -- ACCRA, Aug. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Attendees of the extraordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff pose for a group photo in Accra, capital of Ghana, Aug.17, 2023. The defense chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday gathered in Ghana's capital of Accra to discuss plans for the deployment of a standby force to Niger. TO GO WITH "ECOWAS defense chiefs meet to discuss plans for deployment of standby force to Niger" (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

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U.S. still focused on diplomatic solution to attempted coup in Niger: Blinken

STORY: U.S. still focused on diplomatic solution to attempted coup in Niger: Blinken DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressing the press STORYLINE: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States is still "very focused on diplomacy" as the tool to solve the ongoing political crisis in Niger resulting from an attempted coup by a junta. "We remain very focused on diplomacy for achieving the results that we want, which is the return to the constitutional order," Blinken told reporters during a press briefing at the State Department, adding that he believed there continues to be space for diplomacy in achieving that result. Blinken's remarks came at a time when tensions continued to build up in and around the west African nation. A regional bloc announced on Thursday the activation and deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger. The de

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West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention in Niger coup

STORY: West African bloc activates regional standby force for possible intervention in Niger coup DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOWAS leaders arriving at the summit 2. various of ECOWAS leaders and officials 3. various of meetings 4. SOUNDBITE (English): OMAR ALIEU TOURAY, President of ECOWAS commission STORYLINE: The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said it has resolved to activate its standby force in response to the recent coup in Niger while underscoring its continued commitment to restore constitutional order in the country through peaceful means. In a statement of an extraordinary summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, the regional bloc reiterates its strong condemnation of the coup in Niger, saying it upholds all measures and principles agreed upon by the urgent ECOWAS summit on July 30. The ECOWAS leaders "direct the (ECOWAS) committee of the Chiefs of Defense Staff to activate i

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-ECOWAS-EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT

(230810) -- ABUJA, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- ECOWAS leaders attend an extraordinary summit in Abuja, Nigeria, on Aug. 10, 2023. The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said it has resolved to activate its standby force in response to the recent coup in Niger while underscoring its continued commitment to restore constitutional order in the country through peaceful means. (Photo by Sodiq/Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-ECOWAS-EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT

(230810) -- ABUJA, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- ECOWAS leaders pose for a photo at an extraordinary summit in Abuja, Nigeria, on Aug. 10, 2023. The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday said it has resolved to activate its standby force in response to the recent coup in Niger while underscoring its continued commitment to restore constitutional order in the country through peaceful means. (Photo by Sodiq/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: How military coup in Niger could spill over to West Africa

(230810) -- NIAMEY, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2023 shows a street view of Niamey, capital of Niger. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: How military coup in Niger could spill over to West Africa

(230810) -- NIAMEY, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2023 shows the Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, capital of Niger. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: How military coup in Niger could spill over to West Africa

(230810) -- NIAMEY, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2023 shows the building of National Assembly of Niger in Niamey, capital of Niger. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: How military coup in Niger could spill over to West Africa

(230810) -- NIAMEY, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 6, 2023 shows a street view of Niamey, capital of Niger. (Xinhua)

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How will military coup in Niger spill over to West Africa?

STORY: How will military coup in Niger spill over to West Africa? DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:55 LOCATION: Niamey CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of supporters of the coup-d'etat in Niger gathering in Niamey 2. various of ECOWAS heads of state at an emergency meeting held in the Nigerian capital Abuja 3. various of ECOWAS defense chiefs at a press briefing 4. various of supporters of the coup-d'etat in Niger gathering in Niamey 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHANE DUJARRIC, Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHERIFF GHALI, Expert on international relations at the University of Abuja in Nigeria 7. various of ECOWAS defense chiefs at a press briefing 8. various of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the press briefing 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MUSA CHRISTOPHER, Nigeria's Chief of Defense Staff 11. various of street views in Niamey STORYLINE: Leaders of West African countries are expected to meet

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

The French embassy in Niamey was attacked by Supporters of Niger's junta. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta set on fire entrance to the French embassy while forces inside the embassy respond with tear gas. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta hold Russian flag out side French embassy in Niamey, Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

The French embassy in Niamey was attacked by Supporters of Niger's junta. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta hold Russian flag during a demonstration outside the national assembly in Niamey, Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

The French embassy in Niamey was attacked by Supporters of Niger's junta. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta set on fire entrance to the French embassy while forces inside the embassy respond with tear gas. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporter of Niger's junta hold a sign says "France kills in Niger" Numerous slogans against France. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta set on fire entrance to the French embassy while forces inside the embassy respond with tear gas. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta hold Russian flag during a demonstration outside the national assembly in Niamey, Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Supporters Of Coup Denounce France - Niamey

Supporters of Niger's junta set on fire entrance to the French embassy while forces inside the embassy respond with tear gas. Thousands of people demonstrated in front of the French embassy in Niamey, protesting against the interventionist and neo-colonialist policy of the European country. France is apparently coordinating a reaction to the military takeover. Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West African bloc imposes sanctions on Niger military leaders after coup

STORY: West African bloc imposes sanctions on Niger military leaders after coup DATELINE: July 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOWAS heads of state arriving at the event 2. various of officials 3. various of the meeting 4. various of President of the ECOWAS Commission Omar Alieu Touray reading communique 5. various of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu delivering a speech STORYLINE: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional group of 15 countries, agreed to impose sanctions on Niger's military leaders involved in a recent coup at an emergency meeting held in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Sunday. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, also chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS, denounced the coup, saying the regional bloc "rejects coup and interruption to constitutional order." "As African leaders, it is our responsibility to foster stability and progress," Tinubu said, noting that the ECOWAS advocates co