French Army to Begin Niger Pullout ‘This Week’
France said it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with the post-coup regime.
Burkina Approves Law for Sending Troops to Post-Coup Niger
Burkina Faso's transitional legislature approved a law authorizing the dispatch of troops to neighboring Niger, which faces threatened military intervention to restore civilian rule following a coup.
US Military Resumes Surveillance Flights Over Niger
The US has resumed surveillance flights over Niger that were halted in the wake of the military takeover there but other activities remain paused.
US Conducting ‘Precautionary’ Repositioning of Forces in Niger
The United States is moving some of its troops from a base in Niger's capital Niamey — where rebel officers seized power in a July coup.
53 Members of Burkina Security Forces Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack: Army
Fifty-three members of the security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said.
Niger Reopens Airspace Following Coup
Niger reopened its airspace nearly a month after imposing a ban following a military coup in July, the official Nigerien news agency said.
Putchists Must Leave or Face ECOWAS Military Action, Niger FM Warns
Niger's top diplomat said ECOWAS was determined to take military action if the putschists who overthrew President Bazoum didn't stand down.
Burkina Draws Up Law for Sending Troops to Post-Coup Niger
Burkina Faso's government has approved a bill authorizing the dispatch of troops to neighboring Niger, which faces threatened military intervention to restore civilian rule following a coup.
Niger Coup Supporters Rally After French Ambassador Ordered Out
Thousands rallied in support of the coup after Niger's new military rulers gave France's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country.
Niger to Let Burkina, Mali to Intervene on Its Soil if Attacked
The officers who took power in Niger said they would authorize the armies of neighboring Burkina Faso and Mali to intervene "in the event of aggression."
African Union Suspends Niger Over Coup as 12 Troops Die in New Attack
The AU said it was suspending Niger but called for a report into the implications of a military operation to restore its president.
W.African Delegation Arrives in Coup-Hit Niger
A delegation from West African bloc ECOWAS arrived in Niger for talks with the military officers who have seized power.
W.Africa Military Chiefs Prepare Possible Niger Mission
West African military chiefs held a second day of talks, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
Seventeen Troops Killed in New Niger Attack
Seventeen troops died in a jihadist ambush in Niger, in a reminder of the nation's deep security crisis as its military rulers face off against neighbors determined to reverse last month's coup.
Nigeria Religious Chiefs in Niger to Meet Military Leaders
Nigerian religious leaders arrived in Niger to meet members of the military who seized power last month.
Nigeria Says Not Ruling Out Force in Niger Ahead of West African Summit
Coup-hit Niger's neighbors have not ruled out military intervention, Nigeria's president said, ahead of a West African coalition's crisis summit on Thursday.
Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline
Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.
W.Africa Bloc Says Military Intervention in Niger ‘Last Resort’
The West African bloc ECOWAS said intervening militarily in Niger to restore the elected president following a coup is a "last resort."
Niger Soldiers Claim to Have Overthrown President
Soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's government following an apparent coup when members of the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum.
West Africa Leaders Review Security After UN Mali Mission Ends
Several West African leaders met in Nigeria to discuss how to manage security at the end of a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali and push for a return to democracy after a series of coups.
Burkina Announces French Army Operation Officially Over
Burkina Faso said operations by the French army in the jihadist-hit West African state were officially over.
Gambia Probes Coup Bid and Arrests More Soldiers
The Gambia set up an "investigative panel" and gave it 30 days to report back on last week's coup attempt.
Burkina Junta Leader Resigns, Flees After Coup
Burkina Faso's junta leader agreed to step down two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.
Macron Vows to Support West Africa Against ‘Terrorism’
President Emmanuel Macron pledged to continue to back West African states in their battle against "terrorism."
