Niger attack: Jihadists kill dozen of soldiers in deadliest raid since coup
Killings by militant Islamists have intensified since the military seized power in July.
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Niger journalist: I lie awake at night fearing they will arrest me
Daily life since the coup is a struggle, says a BBC journalist whose identity we are protecting.
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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
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Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says
Coup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security,
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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention
Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.
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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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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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