Niger has beckoned a new friend. The Sahel nation recently severed ties with France and the US with the junta government demanding the full withdrawal of their troops from the nation. Russian president Vladimir Putin has vowed full military support to junta run nations in west Africa.

100 Russian military instructors in Niger

Niger's military junta has announced that the first convoy of the French military troops has now begun their preparations to leave from the Sahel region. A move in which the French troops will be escorted out by Niger's Security Forces. This exit comes following the coup leaders' demands for the withdrawal.

Niger coup: French exit comes in compliance with Niger junta's demands

In the last few weeks, Niger's ruling Junta has ordered police to expel France's Ambassador a move that will strain an already frosty relationship with the nation's former colonial ruler. Leaders along with the junta in neighbouring countries Mali and Burkina Faso are distancing themselves from France kickstarting a wave of anti-French sentiment.

Niger coup leaders cancel visa for the French ambassador Sylvain Itte and his family

The crisis in Niger is taking a toll on the lives and livelihoods of millions. UN agency UNICEF has said that more than 2 million children have been impacted by the crisis and are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance the crisis it's now spilling over into neighbouring African nations.

UNICEF: 2 million kids affected by Niger Crisis

As part of a last-ditch regional effort to restore civilian authority that includes religious leaders, the ECOWAS bloc of West Africa is to send a parliamentary delegation to Niger to meet with coup leaders who took control last month.

ECOWAS Parliament council to visit Niger

Russia has warned ECOWAS not to launch an attack on Niger. Moscow claims that any escalation in Niger might have ramifications throughout the Sahel. This occurred after the military junta in Niger requested aid from the Russian mercenary company, and Wagner's head expressed his support for the coup. To know more watch this interview with the Director of GCASSS, David Otto.

US: Wagner group is taking advantage of the instability in Niger

Russia has warned ECOWAS against military intervention in Niger. Moscow claims that any escalation in Niger could affect the whole of the Sahel region. This comes after Wagner's boss extended his support for the coup and Niger's military junta requested the Russian mercenary group for help. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

Niger: Russia warns ECOWAS against military intervention

Is Niger a victim of foreign exploitation? Did external influence & interference trigger the coup? Is the military junta seeking power or complete decolonisation? Here's what Molly Gambhir has to say on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Is Niger a victim of foreign exploitation?

The power struggle in Niger is continuing as the plotters of the coup led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani who came to power last month announced a new government. On the other hand, the West African bloc ECOWAS has gathered for a key summit in the Nigerian city of Abuja to discuss the course of action. To know more watch this interview with the Chairman of the Guild of Public Affairs Analysts, Dr Ambrose Igboke.

West Africans divided over military intervention in Niger

The power struggle in Niger is continuing as the plotters of the coup led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani who came to power last month announced a new government. On the other hand, the West African bloc ECOWAS has gathered for a key summit in the Nigerian city of Abuja to discuss the course of action.

West vs Sahel Coup: All eyes on ECOWAS meeting

The West African nation of Niger gained independence from its former colonial power, France, on the 3rd of August, 1960. But since its independence, it has witnessed five coups, the most recent of which took place on the 26th of July, when the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, was toppled by the military, thereby bringing to an end the seventh Republic. On the 28th of July, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, chief of the presidential guard which detained President Bazoum, declared himself to be the de facto head of state of the country. More than a week after President Bazoum's ouster, hundreds of supporters of Niger's military junta and civil society groups gathered in the capital Niamey on Niger's Independence Day to protest foreign interference. Anti-French sentiment has been running high and support for Russia growing stronger by the day in Niger. Increasingly, Niger is emerging as yet another battleground for Russia and Western countries vying for influence in the fight against extremism. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Adverse effect of Niger coup on France’s energy portfolio

The military junta have announced the formation of a new government as the West African Bloc gathers for a key Summit to discuss the course of action. Military leaders continue to defy the Bloc's deadline newly instated prime minister Ali Lamine Zeine will lead the 21-member government and the generals from the new military governing council.

New Niger Prime Minister Lamine Zeine to lead government

It has been exactly two weeks since the coup was announced in Niger and the West-backed president Muhammad Bazoum has been thrown out and military leaders are currently controlling the country. The situation could mark a new phase in Africa and the thought of this has divided the ECOWAS group.

West vs Sahel coup leaders: All eyes on Russia's next moves

ECOWAS and the West impose sanctions against Niger

It has been exactly two weeks since the coup was announced in Niger and the West-backed president Muhammad Bazoum has been thrown out and military leaders are currently controlling the country. The situation could mark a new phase in Africa and the thought of this has divided the ECOWAS group. To know more watch this interview with the Director of the Geneva Centre for Africa Security & Strategic Studies, David Otto.

What is France gaining from its presence in Niger?

The deadline for ECOWAS's intervention in Niger is almost here and the question looms large will the African block resort to violence to reverse the coup in Niger? What steps will they take next if President Bazoum is not reinstated by Sunday?

Will ECOWAS resort to force in Niger?

Niger's government has fallen. The Presidential Guard has taken over. What explains their actions? Are there vested interests? Is Niger about to become the turf for another proxy war? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Niger Coup: Who is the real culprit? | Is Africa headed for war?

Days after a coup, the military junta in Niger has announced that the country is now severing military agreements with its former colonial ruler, France. This is as the West African bloc ECOWAS struggles to re-install an elected government in the country.

Niger: Military junta revokes defence deals with former ruler France

Big changes are happening in west Asia. This year arch enemies are embracing diplomatic ties; un-imagined peace pacts are being brokered. West Asia is aiming for stability after years of war, violence and upheaval. But who between US and china will walk away with the title of the war-torn region's biggest peacemaker?

Evacuees from Niger land in Paris and Rome

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Hundreds of European Nationals evacuated from Niger landed in Paris and Rome earlier today amid continuing tensions in the country after last week's military coup.

Post-coup evacuation in Niger: 3 aircraft deployed for French & European citizens

The European Union has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger following immediate effect after the military coup. The West African nation has a new leader now the coup leaders declared General Abdourahmane Tchiani as the head of state.

Niger coup: US rules out involvement of Wagner group

Niger's democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum has been overthrown by the very people who were supposed to protect and uphold his office - the presidential guards who stood watch outside his palace. General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself president on state TV. Niger's situation is not an isolated case in the Sahel, the decline of democracy and the rise of coup d’états in Sub-Saharan Africa, is concerning. WION's Eric Njoka talks to the Director for Geneva Centre for Africa Security and Strategic studies, David Otto, for a perspective on the West African dilemma.

Niger coup leader warns against 'foreign' intervention

Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from office, according to a group of soldiers who appeared on Niger's national television late on Wednesday, hours after the president was detained at the presidential palace. General Abdourahamane Tiani, the chief of the presidential guard, led the coup against Bazoum and declared himself the new president of the country.

Niger coup: The United Nations offers full support to President Bazoum

The military in Niger says that they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power. Armed troops blocked the Presidential Palace and then addressed the national television and then said that the President has been detained. To know more watch this interview with the Chairman of the Guild of Public Affairs Analysts, Ambrose Igboke.

Chaos in Niamey as Niger's army declares support for military coup

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