Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria
Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.
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Niger coup: Is France to blame for instability in West Africa?
The recent wave of military takeovers have all been in former French colonies - is this a coincidence?
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
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Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’
Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.
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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader
Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, who is trying to find a way to end the crisis.
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Niger coup leader warns regional and Western powers against military intervention
Coup supporters protest outside the French embassy, shouting "Long live Russia" and "Down with France".
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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.
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Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV
Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.
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