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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 marks independence day as coup leaders suspend FRANCE 24 and RFI

Thousands of pro-coup supporters take to the streets in Niger marking the 63rd anniversary of the country's independence from France, as FRANCE 24 and RFI are banned in the country. We talk to Dr Olayinka Ajala, senior politics lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, about the latest developments. Also, violence in…

France 24

RFI and FRANCE 24 condemn the suspension of their broadcasts in Niger

One week after the coup d'état in Niger, according to multiple sources on the ground, the broadcasting of RFI (Radio France Internationale) and FRANCE 24 have been interrupted in the country. France Médias Monde deplores this decision taken outside any conventional and legal framework, further depriving citizens in the region…

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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,…

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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

Daily Dose Ep 1420: Parliament to hold debate on Manipur, ASI survey at Gyanvapi

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Delhi, the Supreme Court, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Niger.

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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…

France 24

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

UK nationals arrive in France following evacuation from Niger

Foreign Office officials remain in Niger to support Britons still in the country after a military coup.

The Independent UK

France asks Niger forces to guarantee embassy safety as protests hit capital

France has asked Niger's new junta to "fully guarantee" the safety of its embassy in Niamey on Thursday hours before hundreds of pro-military protesters took the sreets of the capital following last week's coup.

Radio France Internationale

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

UK cuts number of embassy staff in coup-hit Niger

Move comes as Niger’s new strongman slams foreign critics

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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

Radio France Internationale

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.

France 24

ECOWAS delegation arrives in Niger to meet coup leaders for talks

A delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger on Thursday for talks with coup leaders. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the bloc’s chairman, urged representatives to do “whatever it takes to ensure a conclusive and amicable resolution of the situation in Niger", his office said. Follow our blog…

Al Jazeera

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.

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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.

France 24

ECOWAS says military intervention in Niger 'last resort'

In tonight's edition: The cutting of power transmission from Nigeria to Niger puts pressure on Niamey as regional defence chiefs meet to work out the next steps in response to last week's coup. Also, after the recent end of a three-year goods ban, Beninese traders who have long relied on…

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.

The Hindu

Coup in Niger: On the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum

President Bazoum’s ouster affects political stability in the nascent democracy and efforts to counter fast-spreading Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region

Evening Standard

First group of British nationals leave Niger after coup

The group left Niger on a French flight bound for Paris, the Foreign Office said

The Independent UK

Government should help evacuate UK citizens from Niger after coup – Labour

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy urged the Government to support British nationals fleeing the West African nation.

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.

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