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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

West African powerbroker warns military intervention still an option in Niger

One of west Africa's most influential leaders insisted on Wednesday that military intervention in Niger remains an option as part of a strategy to force coup leaders to hand back power to the democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum.

Radio France Internationale

Local businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger

A decision by a bloc of West African nations to shut down their borders with Niger as a way of sanctioning its coup plotters is harming local businesses in northern Nigeria, where a cross-border economy has boomed for years

The Independent UK

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Niger coup leaders rebuff diplomatic overtures from AU, ECOWAS

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

Al Jazeera

The rise, fall and rise again of Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s new security chief

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

Al Jazeera

Niger left in limbo as ECOWAS dithers on military intervention

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…

France 24

Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out

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

Al Jazeera

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Niger’s coup adds to chaos in the Sahel, but it may also offer some hope

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

The Guardian - UK

Striking Nigerian doctors to embark on nationwide protest over unmet demands by country's leader

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

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the Niger putsch: regional pressure holds the key

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

The Guardian - UK

Nigeria’s Tinubu seeks Senate support for ECOWAS intervention in Niger

Tinubu is reportedly seeking support to intervene against the ruling military in Niger, where a coup removed the gov’t.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup: west African union has pledged to intervene – but some members support the plotters

When the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on July 10, he asserted that the organisation would no longer be a “toothless bulldog”. Tinubu insisted that Ecowas would work collectively to combat terrorism and promote democracy in west Africa,…

The Conversation

Tinubu meets labour unions as strike under way across Nigeria

Protesters march through major cities as the weeklong action starts, but businesses remain open in Lagos and elsewhere.

Al Jazeera

Labor unions across Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president

Labor unions are marching across Nigeria to protest the soaring cost of living under the West African nation’s new president

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France 24

European nationals evacuated from coup-hit Niger

In tonight's edition: As the first few hundred French and European nationals are evacuated from coup-hit Niger, the military governments of Mali and Burkina Faso say any foreign armed intervention in Niamey will be treated as a declaration of war against them all. Also, two protesters are killed in demonstrations…

Al Jazeera

A test of wills: Can ECOWAS reverse Niger coup and establish a new order?

Niger coup presents a diplomatic dilemma for the West African bloc whose new leadership is keen to entrench a new order.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup leaders warn against ‘military intervention’ by ECOWAS

Military leaders warn against armed intervention by the West African regional bloc on eve of ECOWAS summit on Niger.

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Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu submits list of 28 cabinet nominees

In a shorter list than usual, Nigeria’s president unveils list of ministerial nominees two days before deadline.

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Al Jazeera

‘Deteriorating security’: What led to Niger’s coup and what next?

Niger plotters cited worsening insecurity in their takeover speech, a go-to reason for recent coups in the Sahel.

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Niger’s Bazoum: ‘Hard-won’ democratic gains will be protected despite coup

Foreign Minister Hassoumi Massoudou says ‘all democrats and patriots’ needed to help make the coup fail.

The Independent UK

African leaders condemn coup attempt against Niger’s president after his home is surrounded

Governing bodies in Africa have condemned what they characterized as a coup attempt against Niger’s president

France 24

African Union, ECOWAS condemn ‘attempted coup d'état’ in Niger

The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday condemned an “attempted coup d'état" in Niger and called for President Mohamed Bazoum to be liberated amid reports that members of the presidential guard were holding him inside his palace. The EU's foreign policy chief said…

The Independent UK

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor appears in court more than a month after his arrest

Nigeria's suspended Central Bank governor has appeared in court in the economic hub of Lagoon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and live ammunition

Al Jazeera

Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges

The central bank chief, Nigeria’s longest-serving, has been suspended since June 10 and in state custody.

The Conversation

Nigeria's food insecurity: declaring a state of emergency isn't a real solution - here's what is

Nigerians doing their grocery shopping in July 2023 are paying 25% more for staple items than they did a year ago.

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