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September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Announce Withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly declared their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing concerns about the court’s legitimacy and effectiveness. In a statement released on Monday, September 22, the three military-led governments accused the ICC of operating

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Colonial Ties Severed Further: Niger Adopts Hausa Over French

The government of Niger has taken a decisive step to further distance itself from its colonial past by officially making Hausa the nation's new national language, superseding French. This significant change was announced in a new charter published in the government's

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Niger, Mali And Burkina Faso Quit ECOWAS Regional Bloc

Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are immediately leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional economic bloc that has been urging them to return to democratic rule.The decision by

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

ECOWAS Officially Suspends Niger Over Coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc has suspended Niger's membership after the ruling military junta refused to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum. Mr Bazoum was overthrown in a military coup in July. ECOWAS said in a statement on Thursday