Niger
Niger’s highest court lifts immunity of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum
Mr Bazoum and his family have been under house arrest after he was overthrown in a military coup.
West African leaders recognise Niger’s junta but say sanctions will remain
The recognition of the junta by the 15-member bloc ends hopes of any immediate reinstatement of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum.
Macron says France will end military presence in Niger after coup
France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since the July coup.
Micheal Martin to discuss Ukraine and Niger with EU ministers in Spain
Foreign affairs ministers from Ukraine and Niger are expected to attend the meeting of EU defence ministers this week.
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries face uncertainty after leader’s presumed death
Yevgeny Prigozhin is presumed to have been killed in an air crash involving a private jet north-west of Moscow on Wednesday.
Niger’s junta asks French ambassador to leave the country
The move further escalates the international crisis in Niger stemming from a coup that ousted its democratically-elected president.
African Union suspends Niger until ‘restoration of constitutional order’
It was the council’s first public communication since it met earlier this month to discuss the crisis in Niger following last month’s coup.
Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis
The pontiff told the faithful in St Peter’s Square that he is following events with concern.
Scramble of last-ditch diplomacy to find peaceful solution to Niger crisis
On August 10 Ecowas ordered the deployment of a ‘standby force’ to restore constitutional rule.
Last-ditch diplomatic bid to find solution to Niger crisis
A delegation from the Ecowas bloc is expected to arrive in the Nigerien capital Niamey.