Niger Coup Latest

• Niger coup leaders to prosecute deposed president for ‘high treason’

  Mohamed Bazoum Bazoum was ousted by members of his presidential guard on July 26 and has since been under house arrest in the presidential compound in the capital, Niamey.

  World

  Aug 14, 2023
  
• With pressure on Niger mounting, armed intervention unlikely: expert

  ECOWAS activated its standby force and the U.S. says Niger's military junta is responsible for the health of the ousted president. An expert says intervention isn't likely.

  World

  Aug 11, 2023
  
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• West African nations forming military force for possible Niger intervention

  Until the coup, it was also an ally for the West after Mali and others turned against former colonial power France in favour of closer ties with Russia.

  World

  Aug 11, 2023
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• West African summit stresses Niger diplomacy, but military options open

  ECOWAS, a regional West African bloc, said it could activate its Standby Force to impose stability in Niger. Coup leaders have ignored previous invasion threats.

  World

  Aug 10, 2023
• Niger coup leaders dig in with cabinet appointments, rejects talks

  The United States has some 1,100 military personnel in the country and has seen Niger as a strategic and reliable partner in the region.

  World

  Aug 9, 2023
• Niger coup: West African nations, UN attempt last minute diplomacy to restore democracy

  Nearly two weeks since the coup and Niamey's mostly quiet streets are interspersed with pro-junta rallies, anti-foreign rhetoric and residents waving Russian flags.

  World

  Aug 8, 2023
• Niger coup leaders given ultimatum to reinstate president in one week

  Economic sanctions could have a deep impact on Nigeriens, who live in the third-poorest country in the world, according to the latest U.N. data.

  World

  Jul 31, 2023