FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 27 - Caught on Camera

Niger’s junta OKs support of troops from two neighbors, intensifying standoff with West African bloc

The mutinous soldiers who ousted Niger’s president have given approval for military support from its neighbors Mali and Burkina Faso against any attack just as the regional bloc insisted Friday on the use of force to help reverse the coup

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023

Algeria in diplomatic drive with Ecowas to avoid military action in Niger

Algeria has engaged in a diplomatic tour of three Ecowas countries in a bid to broker a diplomatic solution to resolve the crises across the Sahel, and avoid military intervention in Niger.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2023

Could reported death of Wagner chief push African leaders closer to Kremlin?

Smooth transition of mercenary group’s network and holdings in Africa may not be straightforward for Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023

UN forces in Mali speed up withdrawal as security deteriorates

UN’s impending pullout has fuelled tensions between Mali’s military gov’t and rebel Coordination of Azawad Movements.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2023

Military coups in Africa: here's what determines a return to civilian rule

Slightly more than two years after Niger’s first peaceful handover of power from one civilian president to another, the military seized power in July 2023. The coup – the fourth in Nigerien history – follows on the heels of recent military interventions in Africa. Mali (August 2020 and May 2021),…

The Conversation · Aug 11, 2023

France and Mali suspend issuing visas for their nationals

France and Mali have suspended issuing visas to each other's citizens.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 11, 2023

Niger coup supporters protest West African military force

Thousands of Niger coup supporters took to the streets on Friday to protest against plans by West African nations to deploy a military force to the country, as a key regional meeting on a possible intervention was scrapped.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 11, 2023

West African leaders hold emergency talks on Niger coup

West African leaders came together Thursday for an emergency summit on the coup in Niger, whose new military rulers have defied an ultimatum – backed by the threat of force – to restore the elected president and pressed ahead with appointing a new government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2023

Diplomacy centre stage on eve of West Africa summit on Niger

West African nations and the United States gave priority to diplomacy to end the crisis in coup-stricken Niger ahead of a regional summit on Thursday to consider options that include military intervention.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2023

Niger's neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy

Nigeriens face deepening uncertainty about whether a regional bloc will follow through on its threat to use military force to try to reinstall ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, nearly two weeks after mutinous soldiers overthrew the democratically elected leader

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023