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France begins evacuating citizens from Niger coup after neighbouring nations warn of war

France began the evacuation of hundreds of European citizens from Niger on Tuesday, a day after neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso said any outside intervention to restore the ousted government would be seen as a declaration of war.

The Independent UK

Niger's premier issues call from France for international help to roll back his country's coup

Niger’s prime minister, who has been stuck outside the country since last week’s coup, is appealing to the international community’s help in rolling back the military takeover, saying it was crucial for the defense of democracy in West Africa

The Independent UK

What would ECOWAS’ threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like?

West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS has threatened the use of force in reinstating the president of Niger after was deposed by his military but how the bloc would carry out the threat remains unclear

The Independent UK

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Timeline: A history of ECOWAS military interventions in three decades

The West African bloc has a history of successful military interventions to restore constitutional order in the region.

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

As regional bloc threatens invention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense

Two military-ruled West African nations vowed Monday to prevent military intervention in Niger as a military junta attempts to consolidate power after a coup

The Independent UK

Burkina Faso, Mali say military intervention in Niger would be 'declaration of war'

Junta-led Burkina Faso and Mali warned Monday that any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a "declaration of war" against their two countries.

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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

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

Niger junta accuses France of plotting to 'intervene militarily'

Niger's military junta has accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to return deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power as tensions mount with the country's former colonial ruler France and regional neighbours.

Radio France Internationale

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

What role is Russia playing in the Niger coup?

Thousands of supporters of the junta that seized power in Niger last week have taken to the streets to wave Russian flags and sing the name of Vladimir Putin.

The Week

West African nations threaten to use force if Niger's president isn't reinstated within a week

West African nations have given Niger’s coup leaders one week to reinstate the country’s democratically elected president and have threatened to use if the demands aren't met

The Independent UK

Niger coup makers: Ousted gov’t ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna rejects allegations, says it’s still ‘possible’ to restore president to power.

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France 24

Niger coup leaders accuse France of wanting to 'intervene militarily'

Niger's putschists on Monday accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate the country's elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who was deposed in a military coup last week.

Evening Standard

UK suspends aid to Niger after coup

UK move comes as West Africa slaps sanctions on coup leaders

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 Independent UK

UK condemns ‘in the strongest possible terms’ military takeover in Niger

Members of the Niger military said on Wednesday they had deposed democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum.

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Al Jazeera

West African gov’ts give Niger coup leaders a week to cede power

Economic Community of West African States regional bloc demands President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated within a week.

Radio France Internationale

West African leaders threaten intervention in Niger after military coup

West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week.

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.

WEKU

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags, chanting Vladimir Putin's name, and denouncing France.

France 24

ECOWAS gives Niger junta one week to cede power, threatens use of force

West African leaders on Sunday gave the military junta in Niger one week to cede power, warning they did not rule out the "use of force", and imposed immediate financial sanctions.

The Independent UK

As regional and global powers decry Niger's coup, the country's future remains uncertain

Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country’s future

The Guardian - AU

Niger coup leaders warn against military intervention as west African leaders set to meet

Heads of state will meet in Nigeria on Sunday where they will decide on further actions to pressure army leaders to restore constitutional order

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