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Niger’s ousted president hits back as UK slams coup

The UK Government condemned the coup ‘in the strongest possible terms’ and said it was closely monitoring the situation

Evening Standard

Niger's military coup widely condemned following overthrow of President Bazoum

The United Nations, African Union and Western governments have strongly condemned Niger’s military for removing President Mohamed Bazoum from power – and the overthrow of his government – in an apparent coup.

Radio France Internationale

World leaders condemn ‘unconstitutional’ military takeover in Niger

US calls for detained president’s immediate release as UN condemns ‘unconstitutional change in government’ in Niger.

Al Jazeera

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Niger soldiers oust president Bazoum’s government in late night coup

Country’s borders closed ’until the situation has stabilised’ and all institutions of republic suspended

The Independent UK

Niger's military announces a coup on national television

The U.S. is calling for the president of Niger to be released after soldiers say they have seized power in a coup in the West African country.

WEKU

Explainer: Niger a linchpin for stability in Africa’s ‘coup belt’

President Mohamed Bazoum, arrested by soldiers who announced coup, is described as ‘west’s only hope’ in stabilising jihadist-plagued Sahel region

The Guardian - UK

Soldiers in Niger claim to have overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum

Group of soldiers appear on television to announce toppling of Bazoum’s government as US calls for president’s release.

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Niger soldiers announce coup and president’s removal on national TV

Military group declares ‘end to the regime’, citing ‘deteriorating security situation and bad governance’

The Guardian - UK

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed

Soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger's government on Thursday after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.

France 24

‘Coup attempt’ in Niger: Here’s what we know so far

A quick look at the attempted coup against Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held inside his palace.

Al Jazeera

African leaders condemn coup attempt against Niger’s president after his home is surrounded

Governing bodies in Africa have condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt against Niger’s president

The Independent UK

Niger's president held at palace as African Union slams attempted coup

The president of the West African state of Niger was being held by members of his guard on Wednesday in what regional powers condemned as an attempted coup.

Radio France Internationale

Niger's presidential guard has detained President Bazoum, raising fears of a coup

Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace, and regional African leaders condemned the move as an "attempted coup."

WEKU

African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup d'état’ in Niger

The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup d'état" in Niger and called for President Mohamed Bazoum to be liberated amid reports that members of the presidential guard were holding him inside his palace. The EU's foreign policy chief said…

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Al Jazeera

Niger’s Bazoum ‘held by guards’ in apparent coup attempt

Presidency says army ready to attack if guards do not back down, as regional bloc sends diplomat on mediation mission.

Al Jazeera

Senegal’s Macky Sall rules out third term after deadly protests

Incumbent leader says he will not run in 2024 polls but maintains the constitution would have allowed his candidacy.

Radio France Internationale

Has France lost its way in the Sahel?

France wants to achieve its ends mainly by defeating jihadists militarily, whereas local leaders want to secure political solutions through talks. Which looks a lot like a replay of old colonial-era dynamics, Rémi Carayol writes in this month's Le Monde Diplomatique.

The Independent UK

It’s the safe haven surrounded by jihadist radicals, Russian mercenaries and madcap dictators. Can it cling on?

Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum tells Kim Sengupta his beacon of democratic stability wants to forge deeper partnerships with the UK and other Western powers

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Al Jazeera

Blinken says US must show it can ‘deliver results’ to Sahel

First trip to Niger by a US secretary of state comes amid regional security crisis and growing Russian influence.

Al Jazeera

Blinken making ‘historic’ trip to Niger as forces shift in Sahel

Blinken to be first US secretary of state to visit country amid concerns over Sahel security, growing Russian influence.

Reuters

Niger president calls for job-based immigration quotas in Europe

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said in an interview with an Italian newspaper on Friday that African and European states should agree quotas for African immigrants tailored to employment needs.

France 24

'Jihadist flag likely to fly' over Malian town of Ménaka, Niger's president warns

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum granted an interview to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman and RFI's Christophe Boisbouvier on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Bazoum expressed concern about the worsening security situation in Mali and the jihadist threat hanging over the Malian town of Ménaka in the…

The Independent UK

Live updates: U.N. General Assembly

Niger’s president is warning that climate change is helping to fuel Islamic extremism in Africa’s Sahel region

Financial Times

Niger: the west’s bulwark against jihadis and Russian influence in Africa

The country is emerging as a critical ally in a neighbourhood of failing states

Al Jazeera

Africa being ‘punished’ by fossil fuel investment ban – Niger

Niger’s leader criticised G7 decision to stop foreign fossil fuel investments after years exploiting natural resources.

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