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  1. Six countries in West and Central Africa have had coups in the last few years, with Gabon and Niger the most recent. Is there a pattern emerging? And where d...
    What’s behind the wave of coups in Africa? | Start Here
  2. France is reported to be in talks with Niger's army about the possible withdrawal of some of its troops. Niger's coup leaders have been urging France to with...
    France in talks with Niger officials over troop withdrawal: Reports
  3. Tens of thousands of Niger coup supporters are camped outside a military base in the capital, demanding the departure of hundreds of French troops.Relations ...
    Niger coup supporters call for French ambassador, troops to leave country
  4. Niger's coup leaders and France are in a stand-off. The military wants to cut ties with the former colonial power. President Emmanuel Macron refuses to recog...
    How is France and Niger's standoff likely to end? | Inside Story
  5. Thousands of supporters of Niger’s military coup have started a sit-in outside a military base where French troops are staying in the capital.They threatened...
    Niger coup supporters rally near the French embassy in Niamey
  6. Niger's military leaders have informed the French government that diplomatic immunity has been removed from French Ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte. And hav...
    Niger's military rulers revoke French ambassador's immunity, order expulsion
  7. France and its allies are concerned about the increasing influence of Russia in western Africa. In Niger, supporters of last month's coup say they would welc...
    Russian influence in Africa: Western fears over growing closeness to Moscow
  8. Hundreds of supporters of Niger's coup leaders have rallied outside the French embassy and a military base, in the capital Niamey.They want French soldiers a...
    Niger coup: Crowds rally in Niamey to demand French troop withdrawal