The Niger presidential palace has been blocked by soldiers of the Presidential Guard, local media reported on Wednesday (July 26). Both AFP and Reuters news agencies claimed that their reporters on the ground saw military vehicles blocking the entrance to the presidential palace in the capital Niamey.

Another coup attempt in Niger? President Mohamed Bazoum detained by presidential guards

Unrest in Burkina Faso intensified as police fired tear gas on protesters to disperse them in front of the French embassy. The West African country witnessed a second coup this year.

Burkina Faso coup: Unrest intensifies as junta leader says he has no intention of giving up powers

After the country's second coup in nine months, the African Union suspended Mali and threatened to impose sanctions if restoration to democracy was delayed further.

African Union announces 'immediate suspension' of Mali after second coup in nine months

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Another coup attempt in Niger? President Mohamed Bazoum detained by presidential guards

Burkina Faso coup: Unrest intensifies as junta leader says he has no intention of giving up powers

African Union announces 'immediate suspension' of Mali after second coup in nine months