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In Niger, US seeks to hang on to its last, best counterterrorist outpost in West Africa

As several European countries evacuate Niger following a coup, the Biden administration seems intent on staying

The Independent UK

Nigeria-led regional bloc ready to flex its muscle in Niger

Coup leaders and Russia are attempting to frame takeover as anti-neocolonialism after misjudging reaction from Ecowas

The Guardian - UK

ECOWAS steps up pressure on Niger coup leaders

West African military chiefs on Friday said a plan for a possible military intervention in Niger if coup leaders do not stand down has been made. Earlier, France rejected the Niger junta's move to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying only Niger’s "legitimate" leadership was entitled to do so. The news…

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Niger coup: west African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

When the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on July 10, he asserted that the organisation would no longer be a “toothless bulldog”. Tinubu insisted that Ecowas would work collectively to combat terrorism and promote democracy in west Africa,…

The Conversation

Security fears as throngs of Niger coup supporters hit the streets

Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Niger's capital in support of the coup that toppled the democratically elected government, as security concerns mounted among Western and African nations.

Radio France Internationale

Benin says Niger oil pipeline not impacted by regional sanctions over coup

On Sunday, the regional bloc had imposed severe sanctions on Niger after last week’s overthrow of President Bazoum.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup brings France's complicated relationship with its former colonies into the spotlight

The coup in Niger is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa that have toppled governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. The ensuing political upheaval has caused tensions throughout the region and beyond – most notably with former colonial power France. FRANCE 24 speaks to…

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Niger junta cancels France military ties as Biden calls for Bazoum’s release

US statement comes as ousted president says he is being held hostage and calls on international community to restore order

The Guardian - UK

Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release

On Niger’s 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week’s coup.

Al Jazeera

Niger: US and UK evacuate embassy staff as coup leaders double down

Staffing levels reduced as US says White House is committed to restoring president after last week’s coup

The Guardian - UK

Niger's civil society mobilizes the nation to fight for freedom from foreign interference

Niger’s ruling junta and civil society groups are calling on the nation to mobilize in the capital to fight for the country’s freedom and push back against foreign interference

The Independent UK

West African bloc Ecowas says military intervention in Niger is 'last resort'

A military intervention in Niger following last week's coup is "the last option on the table", the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has said.

Radio France Internationale

Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS mulls action

Coup leader says he will not bow down to pressure to reinstate deposed government, intensifies standoff with ECOWAS.

Al Jazeera

US State Department orders evacuation of embassy in Niger following coup

The US joins European countries in calling for citizens to evacuate after Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown.

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The Independent UK

First group of British nationals evacuated from Niger after military coup

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly confirmed in a tweet that the evacuation process was carried out safely.

Al Jazeera

West African bloc sends delegation to Niger, says force is ‘last resort’

ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on Niger after last week’s coup and insists that there could be use of force within a week.

The Guardian - UK

Military intervention in Niger is ‘last resort’, says west African bloc

Defence chiefs demand reinstatement of president after coup, which triggered exodus of foreign nationals

Al Jazeera

Niger reopens borders with five neighbours a week after coup

All of Niger’s borders had been closed after an announcement by the coup makers on state television last week.

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Foreign nationals are evacuating Niger as regional tensions rise

France, Italy and Spain announced evacuations for their citizens and other Europeans. The U.S. has yet to announce evacuation plans for Americans but some have left the with the help of the Europeans.

The Independent UK

Foreign nationals evacuate Niger, as regional tensions rise

The French military is continuing to evacuate foreign nationals in Niger on Wednesday, with a third plane expected to depart the capital as defense chiefs from West Africa’s regional bloc are set to meet to discuss last week's coup against the country's democratically elected president

Al Jazeera

Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

The Independent UK

Some of Niger's neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It's a warning for Africa

Not everyone is hostile to last week's coup in Niger

France 24

🔴 Live: US orders evacuation of some embassy staff, families from Niger

West African regional bloc ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) on Wednesday said it sent a delegation to Niger to negotiate with the coup leaders who seized power last week, adding that a military intervention in the junta-led country was “the last option”. The diplomatic push comes as French…

The Independent UK

France begins evacuating citizens from Niger coup after neighbouring nations warn of war

France began the evacuation of hundreds of European citizens from Niger on Tuesday, a day after neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso said any outside intervention to restore the ousted government would be seen as a declaration of war.

The Independent UK

Niger's premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country's coup

Niger’s prime minister, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, is appealing to the international community’s help in rolling back the military takeover, saying it was crucial for the defense of democracy in West Africa

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