A delegation from the ECOWAS regional bloc of West Africa met the deposed president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and had discussions with the head of the junta, General Abdourahmane Tchiani. A day after the military commanders of the bloc declared they were prepared to act militarily to reinstate Bazoum, a plane carrying the delegation touched down in the nation's capital Niamey at around 1pm on Saturday.

Niger Crisis: ECOWAS members meet ousted Nigerian President

As a last attempt to move forward with diplomacy talks, sources close to the ousted Niger president Mohammed Bazoum have said that a delegation from ECOWAS has arrived in Niger.

Niger: ECOWAS delegates' last attempt to hold talks with Junta leaders

Amid rising show of support by the locals in Niger's capital Niamey for the military junta that took over the country last month, a delegation from the West African ECOWAS bloc arrived in Niger on Saturday, August 19.

West African leaders reach coup-hit Niger amid rising show of support for junta by locals

Niger coup leader General Abdourahamane Tiani said on Saturday (August 19) evening that neither the junta nor the citizens wanted war, and remained open to dialogue.

Niger coup: Junta says open to dialogue, warns against aggression

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The capital of Ghana, Accra, has been the site of meetings amongst West African leaders. Following a coup last month, the West African regional group ECOWAS claims to have selected an unnamed "D-Day" for a potential military intervention to reinstall the democratically elected president of Niger.

Niger Crisis: ECOWAS decides an undisclosed 'D-day' for Niger intervention

West Africa’s main bloc has agreed on a “D-day” for possible military intervention to restore democracy in Niger after generals toppled and detained President Mohamed Bazoum last month.

ECOWAS sets 'D-Day' for possible military intervention in Niger

West African military chiefs said on Friday they were ready for an armed intervention in Niger after a coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum last month, but a diplomatic mission was possible over the weekend to keep talks open.

West Africa military chiefs ready for intervention in Niger; ECOWAS to send diplomatic mission

The West African region is has been on a brink of widespread violence ever since the coup of Niger and it seems that the fighting has begun in Niger. Local media reports have suggested that Niger has sent troops to its border and Nigeria as Ecowas forces have allegedly started gaining round in the region.

Ecowas may send forces to Niger, West African bloc to go in if diplomacy fails

On July 26, Niger witnessed a military coup for the fifth time since the country gained independence from France in the 1960s. On that day, the presidential guards detained President Mohamed Bazoum, and commander General Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military junta.

Explained | What is ECOWAS, the African regional bloc threatening to intervene militarily in Niger?

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has resolved to oppose the use of military force in Niger after a lengthy and tense meeting. The AU is at differences with ECOWAS on this choice, which should have been ratified last week. ECOWAS chose to immediately deploy its standby forces in preparation for a potential military intervention.

Niger Crisis: African Union opposes ECOWAS military intervention

Niger Crisis: African Union distances itself from ECOWAS

Supporters of the Nigerien military junta are raising calls for a mass mobilisation of citizens against a potential military action by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which favours the restoration of Mohamed Bazoum, the president of Niger deposed recently by the military junta.

Niger junta supporters raise call for mass mobilisation as military action looms

West African army chiefs will meet on Thursday in Ghana's capital Accra to discuss a possible military intervention in Niger if diplomacy fails to reverse a military coup.

West African army chiefs to meet for Niger talks

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

Niger's ousted president slapped with charges of 'high treason'

Niger: Ousted President Bazoum faces prosecution

Niger's defence ministry said on Tuesday (August 15) that 17 of its army soldiers were killed in a southwest region bordering Burkina Faso. In a statement, the defence ministry said a detachment of the army was attacked in an ambush next to Torodi commune, adding over a hundred "terrorists" were neutralised.

17 Niger army soldiers killed in ambush near Burkina Faso border

Niger's junta-appointed PM said the nation is ready to communicate with all involved parties but asserted the need for it to be independent. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects on the death anniversary of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, mentioning that the nation greatly benefited under his leadership.

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The coup leaders of Niger on Sunday said that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be "prosecuted" for "high treason" and "undermining the security" of the country.

Niger coup leaders promise to prosecute deposed president Bazoum for 'high treason'

The military junta behind the coup in Niger said on Sunday that it intended to put former president Mohamed Bazoum on trial for treason.

Niger's Junta To Prosecute Ousted President For 'high Treason'

Tensions have been high between Niger's coup leaders and the West African bloc of nations, as the latter mulls over military intervention to restore normalcy in Niger. But Nigeria's latest mission to the country has assured that the military junta is willing to resolve matters with ECOWAS. But if that is the case, why is ousted president Mohamed Bazoum being brought up to treason charges?

Niger coup leaders are willing to resolve standoff with ECOWAS, says Nigerian mission

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 bloc aims to send parliamentary committee to Niger

The leader of Niger's military regime is ready to consider a diplomatic solution to its stand-off with West African bloc ECOWAS, the head of a religious delegation of mediators said Sunday.

Niger regime leader 'open to explore diplomacy'

ECOWAS Parliament council to visit Niger

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