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West African bloc activates standby force for possible intervention, says it wants a peaceful restoration of democracy.

Leaders of the West African bloc Ecowas are meeting for an emergency summit in Nigeria on Thursday, after their ultimatum to soldiers who have seized power in Niger was ignored. Meanwhile the junta, which continues to detain the elected president, said it had formed a new government.

West African leaders expected to meet on Thursday to discuss response to generals who have deposed Niger’s president.

Will Ribadu, celebrated in his first stint in government, succeed in his second or see his reputation dip again?

The West African bloc's deadline for military intervention in Niger lapsed on Sunday and while ECOWAS has signalled they will pursue diplomatic solutions, military action remains on the table. Aside from the potential catastrophic loss of life, there are practical, political, strategic and legal reasons why an intervention is potentially…

As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup now appears divided.

The military takeover in one of west Africa’s more stable states has huge implications for democracy on the continent – and the response of its neighbours is crucial

Doctors from Nigerian public hospitals who have been on strike since last week say they will embark on a nationwide protest, accusing the country’s president of ignoring their demands for better work conditions

Editorial: Big principles and large interests are at stake in efforts to reverse the July military takeover. Nigeria is right to take the lead