Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum is being held in a secret location by the junta that seized power in the West African state. This is after Bazoum's attempt to escape, failed. At the same time, withdrawal of French troops from the nation is half-complete.

Niger: Bazoum's unlucky escape, French troops leave

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

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

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

Niger's newly instituted Junta issues another statement warning that any aggression towards Niger will be met with an immediate and unannounced response.

Niger suspends defence deal with France

Niger said that the military regime would not bow to pressure to reinstate ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. The remarks have intensified a standoff with the West African Bloc known as Ecowas was which has threatened to intervene after last week's coup.

Niger coup leader: Military regime rejects sanctions & refuses to give into threats

Niger remains on the edge days after a military coup shook the African nation. The ousted President Bazoum met with Chad's President.

Niger: Ousted Niger's president meets Chad's president

All the tensions are on the rise in West Africa following the coup in Niger. Multiple West African nations have imposed sanctions on the impoverished country.

Leader of mercenary group, Prigozhin describes Niger coup as good news

Ecowas threatens use of force if President Bazoum is not reinstated

Niger's military leader Abdul Rahman Jiani has named himself the new head of state days after he staged a coup asking President Mohamed Bazoum on Friday.

Niger army overthrows president Mohamed Bazoum's government

A coup attempt is underway in the West African state of Niger the president is held by his guards in his palace.

President being held by Presidential guards: Niger