Niger's military government has temporarily halted the issuance of new mining licenses and initiated an audit of the sector. The country, known for its high-grade uranium ores and significant uranium production, continues operations in its major uranium mine run by France's Orano despite a recent coup. Additionally, Ghana's Nguvu Mining operates the only commercial gold mine in the southwest.

Niger's military tribunal granted provisional release to Salem Bazoum, son of ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, from house arrest in Niamey. Salem and his parents have been detained since the July military coup, which led to sanctions from Ecowas and calls for democratic restoration. The Ecowas Court of Justice deemed the family's detention arbitrary and ordered Bazoum's reinstatement. The tribunal did not disclose the fate of Salem's parents, and the family has faced harsh living conditions without access to running water or electricity.

Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, the Director of publication at the Nigerien newspaper Air Info, has been honored with the gold medal in the print press category at the Norbert Zongo African Investigative Journalism Award (PAJI-NZ) for his investigation titled 'MALI-BURKINA-NIGER: CLANDESTINE GOLD MINING AND TERRORISM: Sweat, Blood, and Tears.' The investigation reveals strategies used by terrorist groups in the Sahel to secure financial and human resources and suggests strategies to cut off their funding without impacting local populations. The award was announced during a gala night on October 21-22, 2023, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as part of the 10th edition of the International Festival of Freedom of Expression and Press (FILEP), with 118 investigations from 29 countries reviewed by an international jury.

West African defence chiefs, under the ECOWAS bloc, are prepared to intervene militarily in Niger if diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail. The coup, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, has led to significant international concern, particularly from Western nations fearing a shift towards Russian influence. ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah emphasized the bloc's readiness to restore constitutional order, rejecting accusations of foreign manipulation. Local sentiment in Niger's capital shows support for the coup leaders and skepticism towards ECOWAS and France.

West African defence chiefs, under the ECOWAS bloc, are considering military intervention in Niger if diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail. The coup, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, has faced international condemnation. ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah emphasized the bloc's readiness to restore constitutional order, citing past interventions in Gambia and Liberia. The situation in Niger is critical due to its strategic importance in the fight against Islamist insurgents and its natural resources. Local sentiment in Niamey shows resistance to foreign intervention, with accusations of ECOWAS being manipulated by France, which has denied such claims. ECOWAS remains firm on its protocols and norms, prepared to act independently if necessary.

West African defence chiefs are considering military intervention to oust Niger's ruling junta if diplomatic efforts fail. ECOWAS is prepared to restore constitutional order in Niger, where President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed on July 26. The junta has resisted calls from international bodies to reinstate him, prompting ECOWAS to assemble a stand-by force. Niger's strategic importance includes its role in combating Islamist insurgents and its uranium and oil reserves. Western countries fear the junta may align with Russia's Wagner group, as seen in Mali. Local residents in Niamey oppose external intervention, suspecting foreign manipulation, particularly by France. ECOWAS denies such accusations, emphasizing its commitment to regional norms and protocols.

West African defence chiefs, under the ECOWAS bloc, are considering military intervention in Niger if diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail. The coup, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, has led to calls from the UN and Western powers for his reinstatement. ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah emphasized the bloc's readiness to restore constitutional order, citing past deployments in Gambia and Liberia. The situation in Niger is critical due to its strategic importance in the fight against Islamist insurgents and its natural resources. Local sentiment in Niamey shows resistance to foreign intervention, with accusations of ECOWAS being manipulated by France, which has denied such claims.

West African defence chiefs, under the ECOWAS bloc, are considering military intervention in Niger if diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail. The coup, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, has led to calls from international bodies like the United Nations and Western powers for his reinstatement. ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah emphasized the bloc's readiness to restore constitutional order, citing past deployments in Gambia and Liberia. The situation in Niger is critical due to its strategic importance in the fight against Islamist insurgents and its natural resources. Local sentiment in Niger's capital, Niamey, shows resistance to foreign intervention, with accusations of ECOWAS being manipulated by foreign powers like France, which has denied such claims.

The West African bloc ECOWAS is prepared to intervene militarily in Niger if diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail. The coup, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, has faced international condemnation. ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah emphasized the bloc's readiness to restore constitutional order, citing past interventions in the region. The situation in Niger is critical due to its strategic importance in combating Islamist insurgents and its natural resources. Local sentiment in Niamey shows resistance to foreign intervention, with some residents suspecting coordination between France and ECOWAS. France has denied any destabilizing actions.

The West African bloc ECOWAS is prepared to intervene militarily in Niger if diplomatic efforts to reverse the recent coup fail, as stated by ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah. The coup, which deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, has led to calls from the UN, ECOWAS, and Western powers for his reinstatement. Niger's strategic importance, due to its role in combating Islamist insurgents and its natural resources, has heightened international concern. The junta's anti-French rhetoric and the presence of foreign troops, including those from France, the US, Germany, and Italy, add complexity to the situation. Local sentiment in Niamey shows support for the coup leaders and resistance to external intervention.