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Niger follows Mali, cutting ties with Ukraine over support to rebel groups

Niger’s military junta has announced it has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following a similar decision by neighboring Mali, after Ukraine admitted it had provided intelligence to rebel groups involved in a fight in northern Mali that killed dozens of Malian soldiers along with fighters of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.

Radio France Internationale

US fears Russia’s influence in Africa after Niger junta cancels security pact

Washington fears loss of bases in Niger would risk the country following its neighbours and falling under Russian hegemony

The Guardian - US

America's $280 Million Military Mission in Niger Ends in Failure

The new Nigerien military government has ordered U.S. forces out of their expensive air base.

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Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?

Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with Russia.

Al Jazeera

Niger revokes military accord with US

Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Niger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman

The suspension follows an earlier move that has seen thousands of French soldiers exit the West African nation.

Al Jazeera

US military operations across the Sahel at risk as Niger breaks off military cooperation

The United States scrambled on Sunday to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel after Niger’s junta said it was ending its yearslong military cooperation with Washington following a visit by top US officials.

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Niger Ends Military Agreement With US, Citing Sovereignty Concerns

Niger's military government ends agreement with the US, citing sovereignty concerns and strained relations post-coup. Tensions escalate as Niger accuses th...

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Niger junta repudiates deal allowing US military bases on its soil

Spokesman for coup government stops short of calling for American personnel to leave but says their presence violates sovereignty

The Guardian - AU

Niger's junta accuses ex-president Bazoum of attempting to escape

Niger's junta said on Thursday that it had thwarted an escape attempt by ousted President Bazoum. Bazoum denies the claim. He has been imprisoned by the military since the 26 July coup despite international calls for his release.

Radio France Internationale

Niger junta says it thwarted an escape attempt by detained president Bazoum ousted in July coup

The junta in Niger says it has thwarted an escape attempt to by the West African nation's outed president

The Independent UK

Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July

Niger’s new military leaders have accused France of amassing forces for a possible military intervention in the country following the coup in July

The Independent UK

Niger’s military government slams Macron for backing President Bazoum

Military rulers accuse president of France, Niger’s former colonial ruler, of interfering in domestic affairs.

Al Jazeera

Macron says he speaks ‘every day’ to Niger’s Bazoum, faces junta backlash

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he spoke on a daily basis with Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been removed from power in a coup.

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The Independent UK

A rights group says it can't get access to detained officials in Niger

Human rights activists in Niger say they have been unable to gain access to top political officials detained after mutinous soldiers ousted the democratically elected president nearly three weeks ago

Radio France Internationale

Junta in Niger recalls ambassador after Ivorian president 'backs armed force'

Leaders of the coup in Niger on Tuesday recalled the country's ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire as top politicians from across the continent discussed the crisis. .

The Independent UK

Niger’s coup leaders to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’

Spokesperson for Niger’s military also attacked West African leaders for imposing sanctions

Al Jazeera

Niger military to prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’

Charges against Mohamed Bazoum come hours after a Nigerian delegation said Niger’s coup leaders were open to diplomacy.

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Al Jazeera

Niger coup leaders accuse French forces of destabilising the country

Coup leaders say French forces freed ‘captured terrorists’ and breached airspace ban, as France denies all allegations.

Al Jazeera

Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline for coup reversal expires

Coup leaders say there has been a pre-deployment of troops in two Central African nations for military intervention.

Radio France Internationale

Niger's ousted leader warns of 'devastasting' fallout as junta voids military deals

Niger's junta on Friday revoked a draft of military cooperation agreements with France – a move that could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region – as ousted President Mohamed Bazoum warned of the coup's "devastatingconsequences".

Al Jazeera

Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded?

Here is a roundup of the key events since a military coup took place in Niger on Wednesday, July 26.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup makers: Ousted gov’t ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna rejects allegations, says it’s still ‘possible’ to restore president to power.

Al Jazeera

Niger general Tchiani named head of transitional government after coup

Self-appointed leader says coup necessary to avoid ‘the gradual and inevitable demise’ of the country.

Radio France Internationale

France says leaders of coup in Niger still have a 'way out'

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said there were "ways out" for coup leaders in Niger if they choose to heed international condemnation of President Mohamed Bazoum's ouster.

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