The Latest Breaking News from Niger

Putschists in Niger said Thursday they had won broad army support and called for calm in the troubled country, but former colonial power France said it did not consider the attempted coup to be "final".

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Analysis: The relationship between Antony Blinken and Nanaia Mahuta is clearly a strong one with the US Secretary of State referring to her by first name in front of media from both countries.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns the U.S. partnership with Niger depends on "democratic governance and respect for the rule of law." Niger is vital to U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Africa.

Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

The general has been the head of the presidential guards unit since 2015 and a close ally of former President Issoufou.

A judge has put a plea deal in the Hunter Biden case on hold. Niger's military announced a coup. Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has died at 56.

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