Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has continued its efforts of engaging diplomatically with Niger military junta while retaining the threat of military intervention.

ECOWAS continues diplomacy with Niger junta, but keeps forces on standby

Niger's detained president Mohamed Bazoum was seen by his doctor on Saturday amid rising concerns for his health condition, said his entourage. 63-year-old, Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown on July 26 by his presidential guard which has since held him and his family in detention at his official residence in the capital Niamey.

Detained Niger president Mohamed Bazoum seen by doctor: Report

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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 military has taken over Niger and most people appear to be supporting the coup leaders. But, why are there so many Russian flags in this West African nation? Why has the coup in Niger made the West jittery? Why are there pro-Russia chants in Niger? Is Russia in and West out of the African region? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

The scramble for Niger after coup: Russia in, West out, or new proxy war?

The West African bloc Ecowas said that all options are on the table as far as Niger is concerned while ordering the activation of a standy force for the coup hit state.

West African bloc Ecowas activates standby force for Niger

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (August 10) appealed for a peaceful solution to reverse the coup of Niger after a "standby" military force was approved by the West African bloc ECOWAS.

Blinken supports 'peaceful resolution' after ECOWAS forces decision in Niger

Two weeks since the Niger coup, where are things headed? Will there be a war in West Africa? Will an intervention by ECOWAS really help? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Niger Coup: Will there be war?

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

Just a few days after the change of regime in Niger, pro-coup protesters were seen waving the Russian flag as they staged demonstrations in the streets of the crisis-hit nation.

Niger coup: This tailor in Niamey is busy sewing Russian flags

Niger has announced a new government, this after West-African bloc, Ecowas, has gathered for a key summit to discuss the course of action to intervene in Niger's political crisis.

Niger: Newly-appointed PM Lamine Zeine to lead, Junta announces new government

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.

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The military leaders in Niger who came to power last month after a coup, in their latest display of resistance against international pressure, formed a new government, as per a decree read out on national television on Thursday (August 10).

Niger coup military leaders form new government by decree

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

Niger military junta seems reluctant to step down. The military is resisting pressure from the US and the UN. As the coup leaders refuse to come to the negotiating table.

Niger coup: West is supporting ECOWAS. Will Russia make a move in Niger like it did in Mali?

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.

Antony Blinken: Wagner is taking advantage on instability in 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.

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

US State Secretary Antony Blinken has claimed that Russian mercenary group Wagner is “taking advantage” of instability that has risen out of the coup in Niger. There have been several media reports and also claims from ousted President Mohamed Bazoum that the military junta is being supported by the Wagner group.

Wagner reaping benefits from instability in Niger, says US State Secretary Antony Blinken

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.

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