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Archive for Category: "Niger"
Niger leader undermining rule of law: White House
The U.S. government voiced concern on Wednesday over actions taken by Niger’s President Mamadou Tandja to extend his rule in the West African country. “These decisions undermine Niger’s efforts over the last ten years to advance good governance and the rule of law,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a statement.
L’UE cherche le dialogue avec le président Tandja
Le commissaire européen en charge du développement Louis Michel a assuré mercredi, en marge du sommet africain de Syrte (Libye), avoir une “proposition” à faire au président nigérien Mamadou Tandja pour aider à résoudre la crise dans laquelle s’enfonce le pays.
Niger opponent detained briefly amid crisis
Niger’s main opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou was detained briefly on Tuesday in a deepening crisis over the president’s push to hold a referendum to extend his rule in the West African country. The European Union warned President Mamadou Tandja his bid could threaten aid to Niger, one of the world’s poorest countries. Former colonial ruler [...]
Emergency powers for Niger leader
The president of Niger says he will assume sweeping emergency powers, after a court again said he could not extend his rule. Mamadou Tandja, 71, made his announcement after Niger’s top court ruled against a referendum that could give him three more years in office.
Niger: les institutions bloquent le projet du président
La Commission électorale indépendante (Ceni) n’a pas retenu l’idée de ce référendum. Des élections législatives anticipées auront bien lieu le 20 août prochain a annoncé la Ceni. Une décision qui découle de la dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale par le chef de l’Etat, fin mai. Quand les institutions de la République sont bloquées, il reste toujours [...]
Tense Niger set for August poll
Niger’s electoral commission has set parliamentary elections for 20 August – two weeks after the proposed date for a controversial referendum. President Mamadou Tandja dissolved parliament in May, after a court ruled that his referendum plan was illegal. The referendum asking whether the president should be able to seek a third term in office has [...]
Niger protesters march against constitutional change
Tens of thousands of people marched through Niger’s capital Niamey on Sunday to protest against President Mamadou Tandja’s plans to hold a constitutional referendum aimed at extending his rule.
Niger opposition to challenge referendum in court
Opponents of a constitutional referendum in Niger which could enable President Mamadou Tandja to extend his rule said on Saturday they would try to block the move in court and called off demonstrations planned for Sunday.
Niger to hold constitutional referendum on Aug 4
Niger will hold a referendum on its constitution on August 4, state television said on Friday, confirming President Mamadou Tandja’s plans to shrug off criticism of his bid to extend his rule of the uranium-exporter.
Niger anti-referendum protests turn violent
Security forces in Niger fired teargas at people protesting on Monday against President Mamadou Tandja’s plan to change the constitution to extend his rule of the uranium-mining state, officials and witnesses said.
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