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Who blinks first? France defies Niger coup leaders' ultimatum

After Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso, this time it feels like it's personal. France's president took on all-comers in his annual address on Monday to his ambassadors in Paris: insisting his man in Niamey is staying put, defying an ultimatum from Niger's coup leaders and ruing what Emmanuel Macron sees…

France 24

Macron defends French foreign policy as Niger junta's ultimatum expires

In tonight's edition: France says it will not budge in its refusal to engage with Niger's coup leaders. A month after their takeover, they issued a Monday deadline to the French ambassador to leave their country, but Paris has insisted its envoy will stay put. Also, Africa sets its own…

France 24

Micheal Martin to discuss Ukraine and Niger with EU ministers in Spain

Foreign affairs ministers from Ukraine and Niger are expected to attend the meeting of EU defence ministers this week.

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No, this video shows neither Nigerien nor Nigerian forces at their shared border

A video of a military convoy circulating online claims to show both Niger and Nigeria’s troops travelling to their shared border, at a time when the countries share tensions -- due to Lagos heading the ECOWAS bloc that's threatening to forcibly overturn the military coup in Niamey. In this edition…

France 24

Niger's coup weakens regional fight against Boko Haram: four reasons why

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was detained and deposed on 26 July by his military guard under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani.

The Conversation

French envoy still in Niger despite ultimatum, protests

France's ambassador to Niger is still in the country despite an ultimatum from coup leaders to leave his post, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday. The decision comes against a backdrop of anti-French protests over the weekend.

Radio France Internationale

French ambassador stays in Niger, defying junta, as Macron defends French policy

French President Emmanuel Macron says France’s ambassador is staying at his post in Niger despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta

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EU expresses 'full support' for French ambassador in Niger after junta ultimatum

The European Union on Monday expressed its "full support" for the French ambassador to Niger, after the soldiers who seized power in the country demanded his departure.

France 24

Niger junta gives French ambassador 48 hours to leave country

In tonight's edition: Niger's military junta expels France's ambassador to the country as it digs in its heels, insisting on a three-year transition of power. And regional observers say Zimbabwe's elections did not meet democratic standards as voting ran into a second day amid reports of delays, banned rallies and…

France 24

Russia uses social media channels to exploit Niger coup

Moscow aiming to increase influence in Africa, winning lucrative contracts and gaining access to key resources

The Guardian - UK

Niger puts military on ‘maximum alert’ over ECOWAS attack fears

Move comes as thousands gather at a stadium in the capital Niamey in support of the coup-makers.

Al Jazeera

Before Prigozhin’s death, Wagner was fighting on Russia’s behalf in Africa. What happens now?

From securing resources to destabilising western influence, the mercenary group’s activities hang in the balance, says writer Dino Mahtani

The Guardian - UK

Niger junta gives French ambassador 48 hour ultimatum to leave country

Niger's military rulers, who seized control of the government in July, have given the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country, an ultimatum that has been rejected by France's foreign ministry.

Radio France Internationale

Niger coup leaders give French ambassador 48 hours to leave country

The ultimatum was rejected by France’s foreign ministry, which said it did not recognise the junta’s authority

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France says Niger's junta has 'no authority' to ask ambassador to leave

Paris on Friday said Niger's "putschists have no authority" to ask their ambassador in Niamey to leave after the military rulers who seized control in Niger on July 26 gave the French ambassador 48 hours to quit the country.

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

Niger's resource paradox: what should make the country rich has made it a target for predators

A month after the coup in Niger that toppled the democratically elected civilian government of Mohamed Bazoum, the country’s neighbours are still debating the possibility of military intervention.

France 24

Ethiopia and Egypt among countries invited to join BRICS bloc

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Egypt are among the six developing nations that have been invited to join the BRICS bloc. And Algeria sends an envoy to Niger for diplomatic talks with the military junta as the regional ECOWAS bloc grows increasingly frustrated with negotiations. Finally, despite an economic crisis…

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Radio France Internationale

Should Niger's coup heighten fears over terrorism in the Sahel?

Niger has been hit by multiple jihadist attacks since its president was overthrown last month, but observers caution against concluding that a long-running insurgency is shifting into higher gear as post-coup uncertainty mounts.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

Niger junta's 3-year transition plan is a 'provocation,' says West African regional bloc

The West African bloc ECOWAS has rejected the proposal by Niger’s mutinous soldiers for a three-year transition to democratic rule, with a commissioner describing the slow timeline as a provocation

Radio France Internationale

Libya's stability at greater risk with turmoil in Niger and Sudan, UN warns

Libya’s stability is at greater risk following recent militia clashes and amid turmoil in neighbouring Sudan and Niger, the country's special UN envoy said Tuesday.

The Conversation

Niger is a key player in the Sahel region - 4 security implications of the coup

The Niger coup – the fifth in the Sahel and sixth in the broader west Africa region in three years – has pushed the region further into political unrest and insecurity.

France 24

No, this video doesn’t show Russian ballistic missiles in Niger

A video reported to show trucks transporting Russian ballistic missiles in Niger has been widely circulating amongst West African Facebook and TikTok users since August 11. It turns out, however, that the video was filmed in the Republic of the Congo, not Niger, and shows trucks transporting storage tanks.

The Guardian - UK

Niger observers link coup to president’s support for EU migration policies

Experts say army received bribes from people smuggling until 2015 law associated with Mohamed Bazoum

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