The closure of the border between Nigeria’s northern corridor and the Niger Republic has put $1.3 billion worth of trade at risk along the trans-Saharan road. The economic activities along the trade route are under threat after president Bola Tinubu shut the borders with the Niger Republic.

Niger crisis spills over: Essential supplies affected in Nigeria

ECOWAS says it is activating a rapid response Force for Niger in order to restore normalcy but just ahead of its meeting in Ghana's Capital to discuss the final plan for the deployment and Hammer out what a military intervention in Niger may look like the African Union and the economic community of West African States or ecowas as we said appeal to be at odds with one another on whether military action should be on the table or not members of ecowas began the two-day meeting in Accra to decide on next course of action of diplomacy fails to achieve its objective.

Niger Coup: ECOWAS stands ready to intervene in Niger

Niger's Junta says that it is open to talks to resolve the regional crisis caused by last month's military coup.

Niger: Russia's rising influence worries the west

According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking to the BBC, the Russian Wagner mercenary outfit is "taking advantage" of the unrest in Niger. A junta has been in charge of the nation since President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown over two weeks ago.

Niger coup: Junta denies meeting US envoy, UN, AU, ECOWAS delegation | WION

Pressure on Niger's coup leaders mounted Saturday, the eve of a deadline set by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention.

Niger closes airspace after ECOWAS deadline ends

As political turmoil continues in Niger and western countries evacuate their citizens, there are fears in the western block that they could lose their key ally in Africa to Russia. Western countries see Niger as a bulwark against Islamist insurgency in the region. To talk on this more, security expert Dr Oluwole Ojewale talks to WION.

Niger coup: Ecowas threatens use of force on coup leaders | In-Live discussion | WION

The West African nation of Niger is one of the world's poorest nations. Located on the edge of the Sahara desert, Niger has experienced four coups since independence from France in 1960. Early on the 26th of July, elite troops from the presidential guard took President Mohamed Bazoum captive. The mutinous soldiers announced a coup overnight, suspending all institutions. President Bazoum, still in captivity, remained defiant and vowed to protect the "hard-won" democratic gains. African and International organizations, as well as Niger's western allies have fiercely condemned the military takeover. Niger's new military Junta, headed by Presidential guard chief General Abdourahamane Tchiani, has accused former colonial power, France, of seeking to intervene militarily in a bid to reinstate deposed President Bazoum. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Pro-western Niger Prez toppled by elite presidential guard

West African Regional bloc ECOWAS issued an ultimatum of one week to the military junta that took power in Niger earlier this week to return the country to constitutional normality. Similar scenes had played out in Mali and Burkina Faso, two of Niger’s neighbours, in recent years. A so-called “coup belt” of countries run by juntas and racked by conflict now stretches all the way from Mali in the west through the Central African Republic and Sudan in the east. Despite sanctions from regional blocs, what can save this region from further turmoil? WION's Eric Njoka talks to Dr. Oluwole Ojewale, security expert and regional coordinator for Central Africa at the institute for security studies in Dakar, Senegal.

The Niger conundrum: Wagner group boss hails Niger coup

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power, according to a group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation's national television late on Wednesday, hours after the president was held in the presidential palace.

Niger army warns against foreign military intervention