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Minna — Concerned members of the Niger State chapter of the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP) have written to the national secretariat of the party calling for the removal of the state chairman, Barrister Hussaini Omar and all state executives for alleged anti party activities.
Nigeria: Shell Confirms Closure of Western Niger Delta Operations (AllAfrica.com)Lagos — Shell Group has finally confirmed that its Nigerian arm, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), has completely shut down its entire operations in the Western Niger Delta owing to increasing attacks on its workers and infrastructure.
International concern over political crisis in Niger (Kitchener - Waterloo Record)UNITED NATIONS (Jul 3, 2009) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he is "deeply concerned'' about the political crisis in Niger, where President Mamadou Tandja has dissolved parliament and the highest court in an effort to remain in power. The secretary-general said Niger's crisis "threatens to destabilize'' the uranium-rich African nation and undermines recent democratic progress. Tandja is ...
US voices concern over Niger crisis (AFP via Yahoo! News)The White House waded into the Niger's deepening political crisis, accusing the Saharan country's president of undermining the rule of law.
Niger’s Continuing Crisis Imperils Democracy (Scoop.co.nz)Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced deep concern about Niger’s continuing political and constitutional crisis, warning that it threatens to destabilize the country and undermine recent progress towards democratic governance and the rule of law.
US condemns Niger third term bid (BBC News)The White House says Niger's president is undermining 10 years of development by trying to hold on to power unconstitutionally.
EU urges dialogue, peaceful manner in Niger crisis (People's Daily)The European Union (EU) on Thursday called on all political players to engage in dialogue and resolve the current Niger political crisis in a peaceful manner. "EU is gravely concerned at recent political developments in Niger and welcomes the efforts made by the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ensure a democratic outcome in Niger," said a ...
UN chief urges restraint, dialogue on Niger crisis (People's Daily)UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon on Thursday voiced deep concern over the political and constitutional crisis in Niger, calling for restraint and political dialogue to resolve the issue. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ban said he is "deeply concerned about the ongoing political and constitutional crisis in Niger, which threatens to destabilize the country and undermine the progress ...
White House: Niger's actions worrisome (AP via Yahoo! News)The White House says it's worried about Niger President Mamadou Tandja's decision to dissolve his nation's top court in an apparent effort to extend power.
Anti-referendum strike partially followed in Niger (AFP via Yahoo! News)Opposition calls for a strike in protest against President Mamadou Tandja's bid to cling to power were partially supported Wednesday across Niger.