Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
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Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.
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West African nations take steps towards forming military force for possible Niger intervention
DAKAR West African nations on Friday forged ahead with plans for a possible military intervention in Niger following
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Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware
BBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products.
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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".
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West African leaders aim to agree next steps on defiant Niger junta
NIAMEY/ABUJA West African heads of state hold a summit on Thursday aiming to agree on a plan of
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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.
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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
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EU starts preparing sanctions against Niger - sources
BRUSSELS European Union countries have started laying the groundwork to slap the first sanctions on members of the
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Niger ex-rebel launches anti-coup movement in first sign of internal resistance
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta
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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online
False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.
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U.S. backs West African diplomatic efforts on Niger, junta unresponsive
By Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou NIAMEY (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday backed efforts by West African countries to
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