Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
1970-01-01 08:00
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".
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00