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Explainer: What’s behind the Niger coup?

After last week’s surprise coup in Niger, the Russian military group Wagner is taking advantage of the chaos and anti-French sentiment, says journalist Garé Amadou in Niamey, while ordinary Nigeriens are preparing for the worst

The Guardian - UK

ECOWAS to hold another meeting on Thursday as Niger junta show no sign of backing down

Pressure mounts on Niger's military junta to re-install the democratic government. The US says there is still time for a diplomatic exit to the crisis, as ECOWAS threatens military intervention to restore President Bazoum to power. Meanwhile, France slashes millions in aid to Burkina Faso in response to its support…

France 24

Why the U.S. Hasn't Declared a Coup in Niger

The U.S. is prioritizing foreign militaries over democracies.

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Niger left in limbo as ECOWAS dithers on military intervention

The West African bloc's deadline for military intervention in Niger lapsed on Sunday and while ECOWAS has signalled they will pursue diplomatic solutions, military action remains on the table. Aside from the potential catastrophic loss of life, there are practical, political, strategic and legal reasons why an intervention is potentially…

France 24

US diplomat visits Niger to meet coup leaders, push for Bazoum’s release

Victoria Nuland describes talks with coup leaders as ‘difficult’ as the US calls for ‘constitutional order’ in Niger.

Al Jazeera

African leaders to hold summit on Niger after coup leaders close airspace

Junta is braced for a military response after its refusal to restore president to power

The Independent UK

Two rivals claim to be in charge in Niger. One is detained and has been publicly silent for days

Nearly two weeks have passed since the coup in Niger, and the two men making competing claims to power have gone quiet in recent days

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Military intervention in Niger would be complicated and messy, analysts warn

Political commentators, historians, journalists and activists on Monday warned in leading French media outlets of the cataclysm likely to engulf west Africa if fighting breaks out in Niger between the forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on 26 July and troops from the surrounding countries.

Radio France Internationale

Niger: with a key deadline passed, Nigeria must take decisive steps to prevent a civil war in its neighborhood

The deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) for the elected president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum – who was deposed in a coup on July 26 – to be reinstated to office has passed. West Africa is now bracing to see how Ecowas, which has threatened…

The Conversation

West African leaders to meet on Niger after junta defies deadline

West African leaders will discuss Niger on Thursday after the junta that seized power there on 26 July defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president or face the threat of military intervention, a spokesman for the regional bloc said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Mali, Burkina Faso send joint delegation to Niamey ‘in solidarity’ with Niger

Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint official delegation to coup-hit Niger on Monday in a show of solidarity between the nations – all of whom are ruled by juntas. Meanwhile regional bloc Ecowas said an immediate military intervention to restore Niger's toppled president was not envisaged.

Radio France Internationale

Niger’s coup leaders close country’s airspace citing threat of military intervention

Military junta rejects deadline for reinstatement of ousted president Mohamed Bazoum

The Independent UK

Niger's junta shuts airspace as the deadline passes to restore the ousted president

Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger's democratically elected president nearly two weeks ago and installing the leader of the presidential guard as head of state.

WEKU

British Airways forced to do 10-hour ‘flight to nowhere’ as Niger suddenly closes airspace

Exclusive: Virgin Atlantic and British Airways overnight flights were diverted to Lagos to refuel

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Niger coup leaders defy ultimatum to restore Bazoum to power

The leaders of a coup in Niger on Monday defied an ultimatum to restore President Mohamed Bazoum to power.

Evening Standard

Niger coup leaders close airspace amid military threat from neighbours

The leaders of Niger’s coup have closed the country’s airspace until further notice amid fears of a military intervention from neighbouring countries.

The Independent UK

Niger's junta shuts airspace, accuses nations of plans to invade as regional deadline passes

Niger’s mutinous soldiers have closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to restore the ousted president and said any attempt to fly over the country will be met with “an energetic and immediate response.”

France 24

West African leaders to meet Thursday after Niger junta defies deadline

West African leaders will discuss Niger on Thursday after the junta that seized power there on July 26 defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president or face the threat of military intervention, a spokesman for the ECOWAS regional bloc said on Monday. Read our blog to see how the…

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Al Jazeera

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires

Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out

As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup now appears divided.

Radio France Internationale

Junta rallies supporters in Niger as deadline to reinstate president passes

The leaders of a coup in Niger gathered thousands of supporters in Niamey on Sunday, as they reached a deadline to reinstate the elected president or risk military intervention by a regional force.

The Independent UK

A deadline has arrived for Niger's junta to reinstate the president. Residents brace for what's next

The deadline has arrived for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president, but the West Africa regional bloc that has threatened a military intervention faces prominent appeals to pursue more peaceful means

France 24

Niger coup leaders rally supporters as ECOWAS deadline passes

Pressure on Niger's coup leaders mounted Sunday with the approach of the one-week deadline set by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention. Calm appeared to reign in the capital Niamey despite the looming deadline. Read our blog to see…

The Guardian - UK

Niger’s coup adds to chaos in the Sahel, but it may also offer some hope

The military takeover in one of west Africa’s more stable states has huge implications for democracy on the continent – and the response of its neighbours is crucial

Al Jazeera

Defiance, fear in Niger as ECOWAS deadline looms

ECOWAS ultimatum for Niger coup leaders to restore deposed president or risk intervention is set to expire on Sunday.

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