Niger
Niger's coup risks generating long-term instability
A July 26-27 presidential guard rebellion turned into a military coup against President Mohamed Bazoum
NigerECOWAS moves will increase pressure on Niger's junta
The West African ECOWAS regional bloc yesterday delivered a one-week ultimatum for Niger's junta to give up power
NigerNiger's coup will complicate Western security policy
A group of senior military officials last night announced that they had overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum
NigerPossible coup attempt worsens Niger's instability risk
Presidential guards this morning blocked access to the presidential palace in a possible coup attempt
NigerNiger will look to Western partners to boost security
President Mohamed Bazoum has secured significant aid from a range of Western partners as part of his security strategy
NigerBazoum’s international ties may boost Niger's economy
President Mohamed Bazoum is looking to benefit from his good relations with Western donors to fund his development plan
NigerInsecurity will limit Sahel-coastal West Africa trade
Trade connections between landlocked Sahelian countries and coastal West African ones have been growing
West AfricaSchool closures in West Africa to leave lasting damage
As jihadists spread across the Sahel and wider West Africa, school operations are increasingly disrupted
West Africa