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Niger expels French ambassador
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West African bloc rejects Niger’s transition timeline – BBC
ECOWAS insists it is preferable for the new military rulers to return power to civilians sooner than the three-year plan
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Anarchy unbound: the new scramble for Africa
Caught between climate change, migration and social upheaval, Niger and the Sahel are the crucible of Western failure.
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African Union rejects military intervention in Niger – media
Such a move by West African leaders “would be an unprecedented contradiction,” according to a policy analyst
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West African bloc prepared for military intervention after Niger coup
Ecowas says it is ready to restore democracy and describes president Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage.
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Niger Junta Snubs U.S.-Backed Peace Mission
Coup leaders’ refusal to welcome delegation meant to discuss return to civilian government raises risk of regional war
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Nigeria could send thousands of troops to invade neighbor – media
The West African regional bloc’s plan for a possible military intervention in Niger entails a force of 25,000, RFI has reported
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Deposed Niger leader calls for US intervention
All of Sahel could “fall to Russian influence”, Mohamed Bazoum has claimed
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Niger junta scraps military ties with France – AFP
Niamey will respond to any “aggression” by the West or ECOWAS, the generals said
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Former Ivorian president Henri Konan Bédié has died at 89
Former Ivory Coast President Henri Konan Bédié, part of an old guard of politicians who dominated politics in the West African nation for a generation, has died aged 89, a close relative told Reuters on Tuesday.
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First plane evacuating French citizens leaves Niger six days after coup
France’s first evacuation plane left Niger on Tuesday with more than 250 people on board, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said. France had said it planned to evacuate its nationals and EU citizens from the West African country following a military coup last Wednesday that unleashed protests against the former colonial power. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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Niger's pro-junta protesters attack French Embassy
Coup supporters denounce former colonial power, shout support for Russia
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France's Macron says Niger coup 'illegitimate' and 'dangerous' for Sahel region
French President Emmanuel Macron described a coup that ousted Niger's elected leader as "dangerous" for the Sahel on Friday, as Western powers scramble to preserve a key ally in the insurgent-stricken region.
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Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum has issued a defiant message on Twitter after soldiers announced a coup overnight in the West African nation.
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Niger soldiers say President Bazoum has been removed, borders closed
Soldiers claimed to have overthrown the Niger government on Thursday following an apparent coup in the fragile state, after members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
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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 Brussels was also "very concerned about current events in Niamey".
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Africa needs better leaders, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter tells RT
Ndileka Mandela discussed colonialism, identity, and why Africa’s future is in its own hands
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Senegalese opponent charged over verbal attack on President Macky Sall
A Senegalese opposition politician was on Tuesday charged with committing an offence against the president, his lawyer said, in a case over recent comments he made about President Macky Sall.
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Nigeria confirms deadly disease outbreak
Eighty people in the West African country have been killed by diphtheria, health officials say
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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term
Senegal's President Macky Sall appears to have saved his country from plunging into a deeper crisis by declaring that he will step down at the end of his two terms.
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