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West African central bank cancels Niger $51m bond issuance due to sanctions

The cancellation is due to sanctions imposed on Sunday by the West African ECOWAS bloc after last week’s coup in Niger.

Al Jazeera

Safety of French nationals is ‘only priority’ in Niger, says foreign minister

France's foreign minister on Monday denied accusations from Niger's junta that Paris is plotting military action to support ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The deposed leader has been held by Niger’s military since Wednesday, while the head of the presidential guard, Abdourahamane Tiani, has declared himself the country’s new leader. Follow…

France 24

What caused the coup in Niger? An expert outlines three driving factors

At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He had been held by the military since 19 July.

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'Outside interests' driving anti-France protests in Niger, says deposed PM

Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who was removed as prime minister of Niger when military officers seized power last week, told RFI and France24 that external forces are seeking to stir up opposition to France, after protesters outside the French embassy were seen waving Russian flags.

Radio France Internationale

What role is Russia playing in the Niger coup?

Thousands of supporters of the junta that seized power in Niger last week have taken to the streets to wave Russian flags and sing the name of Vladimir Putin.

The Week

Situation in Niger is ‘cause for serious concern’, says Kremlin

The Kremlin’s comment comes days after Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to show support for the coup.

Al Jazeera

West African nations threaten to use force if Niger's president isn't reinstated within a week

West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use if the demands aren't met

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Niger coup makers: Ousted gov’t ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna rejects allegations, says it’s still ‘possible’ to restore president to power.

Al Jazeera

First image of Niger’s ousted president appears online

Mohamed Bazoum, pictured with president of Chad, believed to be being held at presidential residence

The Guardian - UK

Niger coup leaders accuse France of wanting to 'intervene militarily'

Niger's putschists on Monday accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate the country's elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who was deposed in a military coup last week.

France 24

UK suspends aid to Niger after coup

UK move comes as West Africa slaps sanctions on coup leaders

Evening Standard

Niger coup: Britain cuts aid and neighbours ‘may use force’ to restore president

Ecowas bloc issues one-week ultimatum, warning it will take ‘all measures necessary” to restore order

The Guardian - UK

UK condemns ‘in the strongest possible terms’ military takeover in Niger

Members of the Niger military said on Wednesday they had deposed democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum.

The Independent UK

West African gov’ts give Niger coup leaders a week to cede power

Economic Community of West African States regional bloc demands President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated within a week.

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Radio France Internationale

West African leaders threaten intervention in Niger after military coup

West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week.

Radio France Internationale

EU, France condemn anti-French protests in Niger following coup

The European Union and France have condemned violence against its diplomatic mission in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attack on its nationals or interests, as anti-French protests took place outside the French Embassy in Niamey on Sunday following last week's military coup.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup leaders warn against ‘military intervention’ by ECOWAS

Military leaders warn against armed intervention by the West African regional bloc on eve of ECOWAS summit on Niger.

WEKU

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags, chanting Vladimir Putin's name, and denouncing France.

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France 24

ECOWAS gives Niger junta one week to cede power, threatens use of force

West African leaders on Sunday gave the military junta in Niger one week to cede power, warning they did not rule out the "use of force", and imposed immediate financial sanctions.

The Independent UK

As regional and global powers decry Niger's coup, the country's future remains uncertain

Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country’s future

The National (Scotland)

David Pratt: Western fears grow as coup underscores waning influence in region

IN recent years it’s been derisively dubbed the “coup belt”.

The Guardian - AU

Niger coup leaders warn against military intervention as west African leaders set to meet

Heads of state will meet in Nigeria on Sunday where they will decide on further actions to pressure army leaders to restore constitutional order

Radio France Internationale

France suspends development, budget aid to Niger following military coup

France has suspended all development aid and budgetary support to Niger following a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum, the French foreign ministry said Saturday.

The Independent UK

African Union gives 15-day ultimatum to Niger junta to end regime but soldiers seek continuity

The African Union has asked the junta that overthrew the democratically elected government of Niger to return to barracks within 15 days just as the soldiers, facing growing international pressure, met with senior civil servants to discuss how to run the West African country

Radio France Internationale

Who is General Tchiani, head of Niger's new military government?

Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the commander of Niger's presidential guards unit, was appointed head of state on 28 July by a governing council set up by military forces that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

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