The junta leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger signed a charter to establish a defence alliance known as the Alliance of Sahel States. The alliance of the three West African nations signed by their military leaders on September 16, says that the three states will assist one another in the event of an attack on any one of them.

Explained | Military-ruled former French colonies forge NATO-style Alliance of Sahel States

French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that the country's envoy to the conflict-ridden state of Niger and his staff are "literally" living like hostages in the embassy.

Macron says French ambassador to Niger 'literally' being held hostage

Niger's military junta & France are in a stand-off. Niger's junta is accusing France of deploying troops in several West African countries.

Why is Niger junta accusing France of deploying troops for possible intervention?

The United States is shifting some of its troops from a base in Niamey, the capital city of Niger to another place in the Agadez area, said the Pentagon on Thursday.

US moves out troops, conducts 'precautionary' repositioning of forces in Niger

France has begun talks with Niger's military about withdrawing "elements" of its army from the country following the military coup, reported AFP citing a defence ministry source.

Niger: France begins discussions to withdraw 'certain elements' of army

Nigerian appeals court is set to rule on the opposition's move to overturn President Tinubu's recent presidential election.

Nigerian president's disputed poll victory

Nigeria opposition parties claim irregularities in presidential polls

Niger's military-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, while addressing a press conference in Niamey, on Monday (September 4) said that he is hoping to finalise a deal "in the coming days" with the West African bloc ECOWAS after the latter threatened to use force for restoring civilian rule in the country post-coup in July.

Niger PM Zeine expresses hope for 'agreement' with ECOWAS

Dozens of protesters took to the streets on Saturday (September 2) in Niger's capital city Niamey demanding former colonial ruler France to withdraw its troops as sought by a junta which seized power in the month of June.

Protesters take to streets in Niger demanding withdrawal of French troops

As pressure increased on the military to cede control to a civilian government, the head of the junta that toppled President Ali Bongo of Gabon stated that he wished to avoid hastily holding elections that "repeat past mistakes."

Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’

The coup leaders of Niger barred NGOs, UN agencies and international organisations from working in military "operation zones", said the interior ministry on Thursday (August 31).

Niger bans NGOs, UN agencies from working in military 'operation zones'

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

In a significant retirement from the army, Rwandan President Paul Kagame led hundreds of soldiers, including 12 generals and more than 80 senior officers, out of the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) on Wednesday. After Kagame announced a number of promotions and appointments in the military earlier on Wednesday, the RDF announced a number of retirements in a statement.

Rwanda retires 12 generals along with hundreds of soldiers

Defying the orders of the Niger military junta, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (Aug 28) announced that the country’s ambassador would continue to stay in the crisis-hit capital Niamey.

French ambassador defies Niger military junta’s 48-hour ultimatum, to stay in coup-hit country

In spite of pressure from the leaders of a recent coup, France's ambassador to Niger will remain there, President Emmanuel Macron announced in an address to diplomats on Monday.

Niger Coup Fallout | Macron: French ambassador will stay in Niger

The military in Niger deposed the nation's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, exactly one month ago. Following Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso, Niger had its fourth military coup in West Africa since 2020 on Wednesday, July 26.

Niger's military Junta supporters celebrate coup's one month

Niger: Citizens gather to celebrate one month of Junta rule

The decision to expel the ambassador was made in response to acts taken by the French government that were "contrary to the interests of Niger," according to a statement from the foreign ministry established by the junta. It claimed that among them was the envoy's denial of a request to speak with Niger's new foreign minister.

Junta: Response to France's action's contrary to Niger's interests

The junta in Niger has ordered its armed forces to go on highest alert, citing an increased threat of attack, according to an internal document issued by its defence chief on Friday that a security source in the country confirmed was authentic.

Niger junta orders troops to be on 'maximum alert' amid high threat of attack

One of the busiest in West Africa is the border crossing at Malanville, which is in northern Benin. Normally, trucks carrying food, humanitarian help, and industrial supplies routinely enter the neighboring Niger, one of the world's poorest nations. Niger is currently experiencing an economic crisis during a war. Watch to know more.

Niger: Line of economic sanctions trigger shortage of medical supplies

The Niger Coup crisis spirals even further. Military Junta leaders have now said that they will return the country to civil rule in three years. In this report, we dive further into the outcomes and trajectories of Military Coups the world over.

Coup leaders break civilian transition promise | Niger Coup

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

The African Union (AU) has suspended Niger from the bloc with immediate effect in response to the coup ousting President Mohamed Bazoum’s government. The Peace and Security Council said that Niger would remain suspended until civilian rule is restored in the country.

African Union suspends Niger from bloc over coup, calls on ECOWAS to review military action plan

Niger's coup leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, said that he will restore civilian rule in the West African nation within three years. The coup leader's pledge came after discussions with mediators from the regional bloc ECOWAS in the capital Niamey.

ECOWAS rejects Niger coup leader's pledge to restore civilian rule in three years

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