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

On July 26, Niger witnessed a military coup for the fifth time since the country gained…

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

As the deadline extended to reinstate ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum draws close on Sunday, the…

Niger’s military junta claims France plotting military intervention, Paris denies

Niger’s military leaders who carried out the coup have claimed that the toppled government of Mohamed…