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Niger’s Junta Closes Airspace to French Aircraft Amid Strained Relations

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:08:22 +0000

Niger’s ruling junta has decided to close its airspace to all French aircraft. This decision not only affects French military aircraft but also has implications for commercial flights, including those operated by Air France. The move comes as relations between Niger and France, its former colonizer, have deteriorated in the aftermath of the recent coup. [...]

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Niger Reopens Airspace for Commercial Flights After Recent Coup

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:18:14 +0000

Niger has reopened its airspace to commercial air traffic, bringing relief to airlines and passengers who faced disruptions in recent weeks due to the airspace closure. The decision comes several weeks after the military coup that rocked the nation, leading to uncertainty and operational challenges for airlines. While the reasons for the reopening have not [...]

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Niger Shuts Airspace Amidst Regional Tensions and Expired ECOWAS Ultimatum

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:32:38 +0000

Niger’s political turmoil has taken a new turn as the country’s military rulers have declared the closure of its airspace, signaling an escalation of tensions with neighboring countries and the international community. With neighboring nations allegedly preparing for intervention and the expiration of the ECOWAS ultimatum for a return to democratic governance, the situation in [...]

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France Undertakes Massive Evacuation Effort from Niger Amidst Political Turmoil

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:24:04 +0000

As Niger grapples with the aftermath of an attempted coup and political instability, French authorities have taken swift action to evacuate their nationals from the country. The unfolding crisis has prompted concerns for the safety and well-being of foreign citizens, leading to a series of evacuation flights. With hundreds of French nationals expressing their desire [...]

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Niger Coup d’État: Niamey Airport Paralyzed with No Flights in Sight

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:27:44 +0000

Recent events in Niger have shaken the nation, with an attempted coup leading to the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum. As the political situation remains tense, one of the critical impacts has been on the country’s aviation sector. The attempted coup in Niger began when an elite unit of the army declared the sitting President, [...]

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Niger Airlines flights suspended over safety concerns

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:32:01 +0000

Niger Airlines, the Nigerien private airline is no longer allowed to take off until further notice after the country’s civil aviation authority ANAC decided to ground the airline over safety concerns. This is after Niger Airlines flight operated on the Fokker 27 with the registration 5U-NAA repeatedly had breakdowns, as local media report. On this [...]

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Second Lockheed Martin C-130H formally inducted into the Nigerien Armed Forces

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:29:35 +0000

In an official ceremony at Base Aérienne 101 (BA101) Niamey/Diori Hamani on 7 December 2021, the US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) formally handed over the second of the three USAF Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules to the Armée de l’Air du Niger (Niger Air Force). The former US Air Force Hercules, [...]

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