Niger military coup: What you need to know
After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.
2023-07-29 01:53
Niger coup leaders dissolve govt, declare Tiani head of state
By Moussa Aksar NIAMEY (Reuters) -Leaders of the coup in Niger declared General Abdourahamane Tiani as the new head of
2023-07-28 23:45
Niger coup: General Tchiani declares himself leader
General Abdourahmane Tchiani is addressing the nation after staging a coup.
2023-07-28 19:19
Niger country profile
Provides an overview of Niger, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-07-28 18:45
Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France
The French foreign minister says the coup is not 'final' as Niger's army backs the plotters.
2023-07-28 13:17
Nigeria stuns co-hosts Australia to deliver major shock at Women's World Cup
Nigeria stunned co-hosts Australia at the Women's World Cup on Thursday, earning a famous 3-2 victory.
2023-07-27 20:56
Niger president makes defiant vow to save democracy after coup
By Boureima Balima and Moussa Aksar NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum took to social media on Thursday with a
2023-07-27 16:16
Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV
Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.
2023-07-27 07:23
Factbox-Recent coups in West and Central Africa
By Bate Felix DAKAR Niger's presidential guards were holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside his palace in the capital
2023-07-26 23:21
Davido video: Wole Soyinka defends Nigerian Afrobeats star in Muslim row
The Afrobeats star came under fire for sharing a music video which offended some Muslims.
2023-07-26 19:57
Niger guards blockade president's palace - reports
It is not yet clear if this was an attempt by presidential guards to seize power.
2023-07-26 19:56
Soldiers blockade Niger's presidential palace - security sources
NIAMEY (Reuters) -Some soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace in the capital Niamey, several security sources
2023-07-26 17:52