Niger coup leaders give French ambassador 48 hours to leave country
The ultimatum was rejected by France’s foreign ministry, which said it did not recognise the junta’s authority Niger’s junta said on Friday it had ordered...
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Niger observers link coup to president’s support for EU migration policies
Experts say army received bribes from people smuggling until 2015 law associated with Mohamed Bazoum Observers have linked Mohamed Bazoum’s support for European Union policies...
African Union issues ambiguous view on possible Niger military intervention
AU opposes countries outside Africa getting involved, but gives more nuanced position on any Ecowas military action The African Union (AU) appears to have left...
Delegation from west African bloc meets Niger’s ousted president
Ecowas group seeking restoration to power of Mohamed Bazoum also met army officers behind coup A delegation from west Africa’s economic bloc has arrived in...
West African bloc prepared for military intervention after Niger coup
Ecowas says it is ready to restore democracy and describes president Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage A west African regional political grouping has reiterated it...
Niger coup backers call for mass mobilisation amid military threat from regional bloc
As Ecowas chiefs prepare to meet to discuss possible action against junta, civic group says ‘we need to be ready’ Supporters of the Nigerien junta...
Niger junta says it will prosecute deposed president for ‘high treason’
Mohamed Bazoum – ousted by military last month – could face death penalty if found guilty Niger’s military junta has said it will prosecute the...
Niger coup: West African countries suspend key military meeting on ‘standby’ force
Meeting meant to brief leaders about ‘best options’ for deploying force to Niger delayed indefinitely for ‘technical reasons’ West African nations have suspended a key...
Defiant leaders of Niger coup confident of holding on to power
Analysts says key figures in new regime were underestimated as elected president remains confined to residence The leaders of the military takeover in Niger remained...
Niger’s captive leader losing weight in inhumane conditions, daughter reveals
Exclusive: Zazia Bazoum says Mohamed Bazoum and other family members being denied electricity after military coup Niger’s overthrown leader and his family are being held...
