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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

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

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

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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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Al Jazeera

Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state following coup

Mutinous soldiers who staged a coup in Niger declared their leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the new head of state on Friday. A spokesman also said that the constitution was suspended.

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‘Last bastion of democracy in the Sahel’: Uncertainty in Niger prompts concern among allies

The situation in Niger remained fluid on Thursday, a day after members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum at the presidential palace in Niamey. FRANCE 24 spoke with Danielle Resnick, a political scientist specialising in sub-Saharan Africa at the Brookings Institution, about how a military coup could affect…

France 24

Niger president vows democracy ‘will prevail’ after army backs coup

Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey

The Independent UK

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

Al Jazeera

‘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 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…

France 24

French nuclear group evacuates foreign workers to Niger capital following security threat

French nuclear group Orano has evacuated 18 expatriate workers from a uranium mining site in Arlit, northern Niger, to the capital Niamey on Friday, following a security threat, a spokesperson for the company said in statement to Reuters.

Reuters

Macron welcomes home French journalist Olivier Dubois held hostage in the Sahel

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed freed journalist Olivier Dubois at midday on Tuesday on his arrival at a military airfield outside Paris, the president's office said.

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Emotional scenes as kidnapped journalist arrives back in France

French journalist Olivier Dubois made an emotional return home on Tuesday following nearly two years in captivity in the Sahel. He was met by family members and President Emmanuel Macron on the tarmac of Villacoublay air base outside Paris.

Reuters

Nigerien military helicopter crashes at Niamey airport, killing three

A Nigerien military helicopter crashed landing at an airport in the capital Niamey on Monday, killing three people on board including an expatriate instructor, the defence ministry said.

Reuters

Germany to contribute to EU mission in Niger - defence minister

Germany will play a substantial role in a planned EU mission in Niger, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said during a visit to the capital Niamey on Friday.

France 24

‘We are tired of living like prisoners’: LGBT+ asylum seekers stranded in Niger

After being stranded in Niger for almost two years, a group of LGBT+ asylum seekers in Niamey is growing ever more desperate in their hopes for resettlement. While navigating a country marked by intolerance towards LGBT people, they feel propelled to take more active action and demand the United Nations…

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French defence, foreign ministers in Niger to prepare for Mali pullout

Government ministers from France and Niger met in Niamey on Friday as French forces reorganise their mission in the Sahel following a planned pullout from Mali.

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

Analysis: Can Niger become the main Western ally in the Sahel?

Niamey has consistently presented an image of a friendly and reliable partner to the international community.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Niger, Mauritania Support Saudi Bid to Host Expo 2030

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum held talks with Advisor at Saudi Royal Court Ahmed Qattan and his accompanying delegation at the presidential palace in Niamey on Tuesday. Qattan conveyed the greetings of Custodian to the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdelaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During the meeting,…

France 24

Niger becomes France’s partner of last resort after Mali withdrawal

As France and its European allies prepare to leave Mali, Paris plans to increase its military cooperation with Niger in the fight against Islamist insurgents in the Sahel. But it’s a marriage of convenience as coups and rising anti-French sentiments in the region have left Paris with little choice.

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