Niger's military junta has announced new transitional government nearly two weeks after seizing power in the West African nation. State television says coup chief Maj. Salou Djibou signed a decree appointing 20 ministers on Monday. Five of the posts went to women and five ...

The military junta in Niger on Monday formed a new transitional government of 20 ministers, including five soldiers and five women, according to an official statement read on state radio. The defence, sport and environment portfolios went to three generals close to toppled president Mamadou Tandja, the statement from the Supreme Council for Restoration of Democracy (CSRD) -- the junta -- said ...

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Millions of people are threatened by famine in Niger, the new military ruler said on Sunday in a message that contrasted starkly with his predecessor's reluctance to talk about food shortages. Major Salou Djibo, who ousted President Mamadou Tandja in a coup on February 18, also said the junta was committed to tackling impunity, corruption and the ...

Niger's new military leader pledged on Sunday that no member of the junta that seized power in a coup this month will stand in the presidential elections it has promised to hold. "To ensure a serene and impartial transition, we pledge that no member of the Supreme Council or of the transition government will be a candidate in the ...