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HM King congratulates President of Niger

Manama - Muslimchronicle

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger, marking his country’s National Day. HM the King extended deepest congratulations and good wishes to President Issoufou on this national occasion. Read more

Niger defense minister exposes US military role in West Africa

Niger - Muslimchronicle

Making clear the October 4 ambush that killed four Green Berets is to be utilized as a pretext for a major escalation of American military operations in the region, Nigerien Defense Minister Kalla Mountari requested that the US deploy armed drones against reputed militants. During an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, Mountari said, “I asked them some weeks ago toRead more

US pledges $60 million to regional Sahel force

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The United States will pledge $60 million to support the new G5 Sahel regional counter-terrorism force, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Monday, ahead of UN talks on the operation. "This is a fight we must win, and these funds will play a key role in achieving that mission," he said, describing G5 members Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania andRead more

Clashes erupt at Niger protest over financial reforms

Niamey - Muslimchronicle

Angry protesters and police clashed in Niger’s capital Niamey on Sunday as a demonstration against financial reforms in the West African nation turned violent. Local civil society organizations have for weeks been denouncing the 2018 budget for one of the poorest countries on the planet. More than 1,000 demonstrators rallied near the city center to protest against the government’s financialRead more

Soldier’s widow angry Trump didn’t know her husband’s name

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The widow of a fallen soldier criticized President Donald Trump Monday over his condolence call last week, saying she was angered by his tone and that he couldn’t remember her husband’s name. Trump quickly responded on Twitter that he’d been “very respectful” and spoke the name “without hesitation.” Monday’s harsh exchange was the latest in an ongoing dispute over howRead more

US military to pursue Niger operations after deadly attack

Washington - Muslimchronicle

US soldiers will continue assisting local forces in Niger despite the deaths of four American soldiers in an ambush, the top uniformed American military officer said Monday. "Our intent is to continue operations there," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford told reporters as he provided new details on the October 4 attack by Islamic State-linked fighters.Read more

US military to pursue Niger operations after deadly attack

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Trump 'made me cry': widow of slain US soldier

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The pregnant widow of an American soldier killed in an ambush in Niger said Monday that Donald Trump had struggled to remember his name during a condolence call, in an account the president immediately disputed. Trump's call to Myeshia Johnson, whose husband Sergeant La David Johnson was one of four US soldiers killed in the October 4 jihadist attack, hasRead more

Twelve Niger soldiers killed in attack

Abidjan - Muslimchronicle

Twelve paramilitary police were killed Saturday in a fresh attack in Niger's restive southwest bordering Mali, Interior Minister Mohamed Bazoum told AFP. "There was a new attack. Twelve gendarmes were killed. We have launched search operations," said Bazoum, adding that the raid took place in the Tillaberi region. In October a raid claimed the lives of four US and fourRead more

Guterres wants UN to help tackle Sahel violence

United Nations - Muslimchronicle

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that Africa's Sahel region was descending into all-out violence and said the United Nations must help the region confront the threat from Islamist militants. In a report to the Security Council obtained by AFP, Guterres said the United Nations and other donors should shore up a regional force set up by Burkina Faso, Chad,Read more