Niger-Kuwait Embassy

Eid Mubarak Kuwait !

Happy New Year

Bonne fête de la République !

Happy Republic Day !

STATEMENT OF THE CONFEDERATION OF SAHEL STATES (AES) REGARDING THE VIOLATION OF CONFEDERAL AIRSPACE

The Confederation of Sahel States informs the public that a C130 aircraft belonging to the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was forced to land today, 8 December 2025, in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following an emergency situation during flight while flying in Burkinabe airspace. The military aircraft had two (02) crew members and nine (09) passengers on board, all of whom were military personnel.

An investigation was immediately opened by the relevant Burkinabe authorities, which revealed that the military aircraft did not have authorisation to fly over Burkinabe territory.

The Confederation of Sahel States strongly condemns this violation of its airspace and the sovereignty of its member states.

In response to this hostile act, which shows contempt for international law and international civil and/or military aviation rules, measures are being taken to guarantee the security of the confederation's airspace, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states, and the safety of the populations of the AES Confederation.

In response to this hostile act, which was carried out in defiance of international law and international civil and/or military aviation rules, measures are being taken to ensure the security of the confederation's airspace, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states, and the safety of the populations of the AES Confederation.

In this regard, and on the instructions of the Heads of State, the air and anti-aircraft defences of the confederal airspace, placed on high alert in accordance with the Declaration of the College of Heads of State dated 22 December 2024, have been authorised to neutralise any aircraft that violates confederal airspace.

Tournée du Chef de l'Etat dans les terroirs, une proximité inédite 🇳🇪

Son Excellence le Général d’Armée Abdourahamane TIANI, Président de la République, a effectué une tournée dans les régions de Dosso, Tahoua et Agadez.

Il poursuivra son parcours dans les régions de Diffa, Zinder et Maradi.

Cette tournée illustre le dialogue et le partage entre le Président de la République et le peuple souverain.

Loin des protocoles rigides, c'est la rencontre avec un homme à l'écoute qui serre des mains, écoute les préoccupations et partage des moments de sincérité.

Cette tournée illustre le plébiscite du peuple souverain pour la Refondation et les actions entreprises pour faire du Niger un pays indépendant, autonome et stratégique.

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Head of State's tour of the regions, an unprecedented closeness 🇳🇪

His Excellency General Abdourahamane TIANI, President of the Republic, has completed a tour of the regions of Dosso, Tahoua and Agadez.

He will continue his tour in the regions of Diffa, Zinder and Maradi.

This tour illustrates the dialogue and sharing between the President of the Republic and the sovereign people.

Far from rigid protocols, it is an encounter with a man who listens, shakes hands, hears people's concerns and shares moments of sincerity.

This tour illustrates the sovereign people's support for the Refoundation and the actions taken to make Niger an independent, autonomous and strategic country.

confirms his desire to remain close to the people, listen to their concerns and actively support the national Refoundation process.