World Aug 12 Supporters of ousted Niger president plead with U.S. and other allies to save his life By Ellen Knickmeyer, Tracy Brown, Associated Press
World Aug 09 2 weeks after being deposed and under house arrest, Niger’s ousted president is said to be running low on food President Mohamed Bazoum is being held at the presidential palace with his wife and son. By Sam Mednick, Associated Press
World Aug 06 Niger’s citizens await what’s next as deadline arrives for president to be reinstated The deadline arrived Sunday for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president, but the West Africa regional bloc that has threatened a military intervention faces prominent appeals to pursue more peaceful means. By Sam Mednick, Associated Press
World Jul 31 West African nations threaten force if Niger’s president isn’t reinstated after coup West African nations have given Niger's coup leaders one week to reinstate the country's democratically elected president and have threatened to use forces if the demands aren't met. By Sam Mednick, Associated Press
World Jul 29 Blinken says Niger must restore ‘democratic order’ to avoid loss of U.S. economic aid Political instability in Niger resulting from a military takeover that deposed the president this week threatens the economic support provided by Washington to the African nation, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Saturday. By Brian P. D. Hannon, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press
Jul 28 Soldiers declare Niger general as head of state after coup By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The announcement on state television Friday came hours after Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani defended the takeover and asked for support from the nation and international partners. Continue reading
Jul 28 Niger coup leader calls for support from people and international partners By Sam Mednick, Associated Press The general who led a coup in Niger has defended the takeover on state television and asked for support from the nation and international partners. Continue reading