Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
2023-08-20 19:57
Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
2023-08-12 07:53
Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.
2023-08-12 01:47
Niger coup: West African nations to assemble 'standby force'
Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible".
2023-08-11 05:15
Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
2023-08-10 07:50
US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
2023-08-10 05:23
Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger's junta.
2023-08-08 07:51
Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat
Niger's neighbours earlier threatened to act if the elected president were not restored by end of Sunday.
2023-08-07 09:16
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.
2023-08-05 07:53
Factbox-Military interventions by West African ECOWAS bloc
West African defence chiefs on Friday agreed a plan for intervention in Niger if its coup leaders do
2023-08-05 01:20
Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy
Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.
2023-08-03 07:18
Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions
Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.
2023-08-02 19:46