Washington aims to build pragmatic relationships with African nations
Niger
Departure of French forces from Niger key demand of military officers who seized power in July
Euphemisms used by the Western powers are testimony to the complexity of the phenomenon
Emboldened generals realise they are likely to face little effective resistance to putsch attempts
Defence ministers from bloc members set to meet in Toledo on Tuesday alongside representatives of Nato and the US
Niger residents say they are preparing to fight back against an ECOWAS military intervention
Senior officials meet in Ghana to discuss standby force in response to coup
Economic Community of West African States bloc activated ‘standby force’ to restore democracy in Niger but has yet to deploy it
Coup leaders reportedly open to talks with West African countries that had threatened military intervention
Janan Ganesh: Indifference to a coup of potentially world importance reveals a parochial intelligentsia
Western powers fear Russian influence could grow in Niger if the junta ejects Western troops
Concerns rise over detention conditions of ousted president Mohamed Bazoum
Demands grow for release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum
Former rebel leader launches anti-coup movement in first sign of internal resistance
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