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Security fears as throngs of Niger coup supporters hit the streets

Thousands of people rallied Thursday in Niger's capital in support of the coup that toppled the democratically elected government, as security concerns mounted among Western and African nations.

Radio France Internationale

Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release

On Niger’s 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week’s coup.

Al Jazeera

Niger: US and UK evacuate embassy staff as coup leaders double down

Staffing levels reduced as US says White House is committed to restoring president after last week’s coup

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Niger coup leader defiant as Nigeria cuts power, ECOWAS mulls action

Coup leader says he will not bow down to pressure to reinstate deposed government, intensifies standoff with ECOWAS.

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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

Tuesday briefing: The global fallout from Niger’s coup

In today’s newsletter: The country has been considered stable in an unstable region. So what sparked a coup – and what effects will it have?

The Guardian - UK

Burkina Faso, Mali warn against military intervention in Niger

Niger’s neighbours say any intervention to restore deposed president will be considered a ‘declaration of war’.

Al Jazeera

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Niger coup leaders accuse France of plotting military intervention

Junta that seized power claims Paris is aiming to reinstate deposed president as regional tensions grow

The Guardian - UK

What caused the coup in Niger? An expert outlines three driving factors

At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He had been held by the military since 19 July.

The Conversation

First image of Niger’s ousted president appears online

Mohamed Bazoum, pictured with president of Chad, believed to be being held at presidential residence

The Guardian - UK

Niger coup: Britain cuts aid and neighbours ‘may use force’ to restore president

Ecowas bloc issues one-week ultimatum, warning it will take ‘all measures necessary” to restore order

The Guardian - UK

Who is General Tchiani, head of Niger's new military government?

Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the commander of Niger's presidential guards unit, was appointed head of state on 28 July by a governing council set up by military forces that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

Radio France Internationale

EU suspends support and security cooperation with Niger after coup

Announcement comes as African Union issues 15-day ultimatum to those involved in seizing power to return to barracks

The Guardian - UK

EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders

EU and France suspend financial aid to Niger, while the AU calls on the military to return to their barracks.

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Niger coup: US offers ‘unflagging’ support to ousted leader as sanctions threatened

UN, US and France all call for a return to order after Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself the new head of state

France 24

Abdourahmane Tiani declares himself leader after Niger coup

Leaders of the coup in Niger have declared the chief of the presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tiani, as the new head of state. The constitution has been suspended and all former institutions under overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum have been dissolved. Also, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been arrested by…

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Niger coup: Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself ruler – but France warns of sanctions

Emmanuel Macron says France won’t recognise leaders of ‘dangerous’ coup

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.

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Niger's General Abdourahamane Tchiani declares himself leader after coup

General Abdourahamane Tchiani is the new leader of Niger following a military takeover, state television reported Friday, two days after the country’s President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by members of his own guard.

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