Nigeria announced on Tuesday sanctions on organizations, groups, and individuals identified as supporting the military junta in the crisis-ridden Niger Republic.

Niger hit with more sanctions as junta rebuffs latest diplomatic mission

Niger's military junta defied a Sunday (August 6) deadline from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to reinstate ousted president Mohamed Bazoum or face a possible military intervention.

Explained: What are the sanctions Niger is facing following the July 26 coup?

The representatives of military rulers of Mali and Burkina Faso will send a joint delegation in a show of "solidarity" with Niger's new rulers who stormed to power by overthrowing democratically elected president last month.

Niger gets major 'show of support' from Mali, Burkina Faso after end of coup reversal deadline

West African countries convened a summit for Thursday to discuss the Niger junta's rejection of an order to restore the ousted president, raising expectations throughout the world for a peaceful conclusion. The leaders of the July 26 coup were warned by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to disband by Sunday or risk military intervention, but the junta instead shut down Niger's airspace and vowed to defend the nation.

Niger crisis: West African leader to hold summit on August 10

European carriers have reported disruptions and suspended flights across the African continent on Monday after Niger’s military government closed its airspace on Sunday.

Niger coup hits flight routes to Africa

In response to regional threats to intervene against the coup leaders in Niger, the ruling juntas of Mali and Burkina Faso sent delegations to Niamey on Monday to demonstrate their solidarity with them. The discussions took place after the ECOWAS-imposed deadline for the Nigerien military to reinstate ousted president Mohamed Bazoum had passed.

Burkina Faso and Mali delegations reach Niger

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 coup: Nigeria's $1.3 bn trade at risk, suffers economic blow | WION Dispatch

After ignoring the Ecowas deadline to reinstate the President, the Junta has now appointed the former finance minister as the new Prime Minister in Niger. What happens next? What implications will this have for the wider region? David Otto, director of Geneva Centre for Africa security and strategic studies, joins us to discuss.

Junta appoints new Prime Minister in Niger | WION Live Discussion

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has made a series of announcements to ease the cost of living crisis that is gripping the West African nation due to an array of reason. Tinubu announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living crisis.

Niger: Junta rejects Ecowas demands, closes airspace | World News | WION

This isn't the first time when ECOWAS gave an ultimatum to coup leaders. However, military coup leaders in Niger refuse to back down to ECOWAS threats. Tensions are rising as the Sahel awaits military intervention by ECOWAS.

Is ECOWAS hesitant over military intervention in Niger?

Niger Coup Aftermath: West African bloc to meet after Niger defies coup ultimatum

Niger's military junta appointed a transitional prime minister on Monday (August 7), as per a decree which was read on national television, say reports in local media.

Niger military junta appoints new prime minister

Niger Coup is drawing attention worldwide. All eyes are on the next move by West African leaders. As the deadline has expired to reinstate the ousted President.The deadline for the threat of force involving troops from the ECOWAS was August 6.

Niger coup: How did ECOWAS act on threats before as deadline ends to reinstate President?

Threat of intervention looms as the niger junta refuses to back down. This, as the deadline issued by the ECOWAS to restore order expires. What happens next? Political strategist, mark bichachi joins us to discuss.

Niger blocks airspace & fears intervention, waits for Ecowas' response after ultimatum expires

The airspace of Niger was closed because of the "threat of intervention" as the deadline given by the West African bloc ECOWAS for reinstating democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was defied by the junta, increasing chances of it facing possible military action.

Niger shuts down airspace as 'threat of intervention' looms after junta defies deadline

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.

Pressure Mounts on Niger Coup Leaders as ECOWAS deadline nears

As the deadline to reinstate ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum draws close on Sunday, the military chiefs of West African nations finalised a military intervention plan and urged the troops to be ready if the coup leaders fail to agree to their demands.

West African military chiefs finalise intervention plan as deadline to reinstate Niger's Bazoum draws close

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu wrote a letter to the country's Senate, on Friday, seeking support from its members for military intervention in neighbouring Niger, following a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum.

Niger coup: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu writes to Senate seeking support for military intervention

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?

As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum draws to a close, both sides have crucial decisions to make.

Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears

Food prices are soaring in Niger after the military takeover triggered trade sanctions from West African neighbours. According to a report by the news agency Reuters early Sunday (August 5), a customer in the capital city of Niamey said that price of a sack of rice had gone up by more than a third to around 15,000 CFA francs ($25).

Niger faces soaring food prices after coup triggers sanctions from West African neighbours

Niger Coup is an 'eye-opening' event. The event put forth the West’s failing policy in the Sahel, The coup in Niger was the seventh in West & Central Africa in the last three years.

Why is Niger coup a testament to the West’s failing policy in the Sahel?

Geo-political issues are burgeoning. Nations who were once allies (GFX) Are now turning into foes. Niger's junta has revoked a raft of military cooperation agreements with France.

Niger junta revokes military deals with France. What's driving the anti-French sentiment?

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